Job Opportunity: Technical AccountantCity of LondonOur client, a leading firm in the Insurance industry, is currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Accountant to join their ambitious Finance team on a permanent basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a thriving company that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration.Role & Responsibilities:* Strong expertise in credit control and risk management.* Proficiency in using financial software and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and related tools.* Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.* Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles pertinent to the insurance industry.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.* Proven ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines without compromising on quality.* Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and maintaining industry knowledge.Key Skills:* Strong knowledge of insurance and the terminologies used, across all lines of business* Good interpersonal skills - comfortable with phone & face to face discussions with customers, underwriters, brokers & other internal technical staff* Experience of working with credit control teams & understanding their requirements* Able to organise own workload effectively to meet service standards* Deadline focused; able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines* Competent user of Excel & Word* Systems knowledge, experience of using various company bespoke systems to extract data