Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Role

This role would suit a person who loves to tackle accounting and finance challenges but would also enjoy working with other teams, external auditors, service providers (UK and internationally).

Even though Howden is operating within Insurance broking/underwriting, experience within Insurance could be advantageous (but is not crucial). Experience with accounting for financial services or service industry companies would be helpful.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Group Reporting Manager, the role includes both a variety of periodic reporting tasks as well as the opportunity to get involved in a number of ad-hoc projects.

Preparation of the statutory annual financial statements.

Assist in preparing external reporting packs and quarterly regulatory reports to FCA.

Support with new projects and testing activities as required.

Streamline and standardise existing processes in place with the aim of improving efficiency.

Develop strong working relationships with the wider Finance team, and with key contacts around the Group

Who we're looking for:

A sound knowledge of FRS102 and UKGAAP statutory reporting.

Prepare and complete multiple financial statements, with experience in producing 15+ financial statements annually across various sectors.

Ensure all financial statements comply with relevant regulations and standards, including UK GAAP and IFRS.

Possess thorough knowledge of FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) regulations and ensure compliance in all financial reporting and processes.

Exposure to CASEWARE would be a big advantage.

Strong accounting and financial reporting background.

Previous experience of operating as an Accountant within a Financial Services environment.

Must be well organised and able to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritise to meet deadlines

Professional Qualifications:

Qualified or a professional qualification finalist (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA).

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent