Financial Accountant (6 Month Contract)

In good company.

We’re a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company enhanced by data and technology, focused on producing sustainable underwriting profitability and delivering significant shareholder value.

Headquartered in Bermuda, we operate on a global basis, with over 500 employees and key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin.

We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business.

We're looking for an

Financial Accountant (6 Month Contract)

This role will be an integral part of the finance team and will assist in achieving departmental objectives in a dynamic and deadline driven environment while the department integrates into a new global finance team within the Hamilton Insurance group.  

What you will do

• Work with the finance team to issue financial, regulatory and management reports to a high quality and on a timely basis
• Assist the finance team with the completion of the monthly and quarterly close process
• Prepare reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts
• Prepare general ledger posting transactions
• Assist with VAT, IPT & FET tax calculations
• Assist with maintenance and development of systems and internal controls
• Strive for efficiencies in the finance function and add value to the business whenever possible.
  

Conduct Standards

• You must act with integrity
• You must act with due skill, care and diligence
• You must be open and cooperative with the CBI, FCA, the PRA and other regulators
• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• You must observe proper standards of market conduct
•  You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

What you require for the role

• Strong monthly/quarterly financial close experience
• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA
• Experience in financial services, with insurance / reinsurance accounting preferable
• Experience in working with sophisticated spreadsheets
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior personnel within the group
• Ability to prioritise issues, identify areas of difficulty and communicate clearly with Financial Controller / CFO
• Technical expertise & capabilities within your field
• Ability to productively leverage data and technology
• Results-oriented and growth mindset
  

What you can expect from us

At Hamilton, we offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace shaped by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

Our employees consistently say they would recommend Hamilton as a great place to work — a testament to the inclusive, supportive, and empowering culture we’ve built together. We embrace individuality, value diverse perspectives, and recognise the unique contribution each person makes to our continued success.