Junior Financial Accountant (Part-Qualified/Graduate)

We’re looking for a Junior Financial Accountant (Part-Qualified/Graduate)

Based in Dublin reporting to the Finance Manager, 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. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are keen on a career in finance within a growing multi-national (re)insurance operation with a strong presence in Dublin.

Responsibilities will include providing accurate, timely and meaningful financial, management and regulatory information to members of the finance team and wider company. 

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-headquartered company that underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.

  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 bank reconciliations

Prepare reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts

Prepare general ledger posting transactions

Assist with VAT 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.

What you require for the role

A numerate individual with a relevant university degree seeking to obtain a professionally recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Excellent attention to detail

Proven ability to work to deadlines

A motivated self-starter

Team player but able to work towards individual targets

Articulate with good verbal and written communication skills

Proficient Microsoft Office – in particular, Microsoft Excel

Conduct Standards

You must act with integrity

You must act with due skill, care and diligence

You must be open and cooperative with the 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 can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

We know if we welcome and respect differences, we’ll attract and retain talent that brings a valuable diversity of perspectives and experience. We want all our colleagues to feel that they can bring their whole selves to work at Hamilton and know that they can be part of building a great company.

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.