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Job Title


Reinsurance Accountant


Company : Hays Accountancy and Finance


Location : Central London, ENG


Created : 2026-04-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Your new companyNewpoint Re is a growing, entrepreneurial (re)insurance business focused on delivering highquality 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 is an opportunity to join a lean, highcalibre finance team where accuracy, ownership, and accountability matter.Your new roleAs an IFRS / (Re)Insurance Accountant, you will play a handson role within Newpoint Re's growing finance function, supporting robust financial reporting, strong controls and accurate technical accounting.You will be responsible for supporting monthend 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 highquality, auditready 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, fastpaced, and commercially focused organisation.What you'll need to succeedProven experience in insurance or reinsurance accountingStrong handson background in monthend close, reconciliations and journalsExposure to IFRS reporting (IFRS 17 experience advantageous but not essential)Experience working in a regulated financial services or insurance environmentStrong attention to detail with a controlsfocused mindsetAbility to work independently and take ownership in a small finance teamACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (partqualified or qualified)What you'll get in returnA contract rate of 300 - 350 per dayAn initial contract of approximately 6 monthsThe opportunity to work within a growing, entrepreneurial reinsurance businessHigh levels of responsibility and visibility within a lean finance teamExposure to technical insurance and reinsurance accounting in a scaling platform5 days per week in the office based in Aldgate, LondonWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, CV Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays