Reinsurance Accountant

IFRS / Reinsurance Accountant - £300-350/day | 6-Month Contract | 5 Days Office

Your new company
Newpoint Re is a growing, entrepreneurial (re)insurance business focused on delivering high-quality financial reporting, strong controls, and disciplined technical accounting. As the business continues to scale, Newpoint Re is investing in strengthening its finance capability and enhancing the quality and consistency of its accounting processes.This is an opportunity to join a lean, high-calibre finance team where accuracy, ownership, and accountability matter.

Your new role
As an IFRS / (Re)Insurance Accountant, you will play a hands-on role within Newpoint Re’s growing finance function, supporting robust financial reporting, strong controls and accurate technical accounting.
You will be responsible for supporting month-end close activities, maintaining balance sheet integrity, and assisting with IFRS and statutory reporting within a regulated (re)insurance environment. Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will help ensure high-quality, audit-ready numbers as the business continues to scale.
This role offers meaningful ownership and exposure, making it ideal for a contractor who enjoys operating in a lean, fast-paced, and commercially focused organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting
• Strong hands-on background in month-end close, reconciliations and journals
• Exposure to IFRS reporting (IFRS 17 experience advantageous but not essential)
• Experience working in a regulated financial services or insurance environment
• Strong attention to detail with a controls-focused mindset
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in a small finance team
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (part-qualified or qualified)

What you'll get in return

• A contract rate of £300 - 350 per day
• An initial contract of approximately 6 months
• The opportunity to work within a growing, entrepreneurial reinsurance business
• High levels of responsibility and visibility within a lean finance team
• Exposure to technical insurance and reinsurance accounting in a scaling platform
• 5 days per week in the office based in Aldgate, London

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, CV to Edward.galloway@hays.com
# 4785665