Assistant Accountant - Operating Costs & Overheads

Overview

By joining Sedgwick, you''ll be part of something truly meaningful. It''s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there''s no limit to what you can achieve.Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America''s Greatest Workplaces National Top CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to WorkFortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services and InsuranceJob Location:

LondonJob Type:

PermanentRemuneration:

Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualificationsRole:

Drive financial insight and reporting as Sedgwick''s Assistant Accountant for Operating Costs and Overheads

Responsibilities

The Assistant Accountant - Operating Costs and Overheads role is a pivotal position within the finance team, focused on managing and reporting the company''s operating costs and overheads. Based in London and reporting to the Finance Manager, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with various departments across the business, contributing to the accuracy and insightfulness of financial reporting.Responsibilities include:Take ownership of key cost areas such as marketing, travel and entertainment, recruitment, legal, professional fees, and IT.Play a central part in the month-end reporting process, identifying risks and opportunities, and communicating these to the wider finance team.Prepare and distribute cost reports that provide meaningful analysis and support decision-making across the business.Collaborate with Sedgwick''s offshore service provider to ensure timely and accurate processing of balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings, and ad-hoc reclassifications.Manage accruals and prepayment schedules; maintain robust financial controls and recommend process improvements where needed.Work in a fast-paced, private equity-backed business environment with exposure to the insurance services sector.Minimum of two days per week in the London office; occasional travel to other Sedgwick locations.

Qualifications and Skills

Finance experience : Knowledge and hands-on experience in month-end processes, journal posting, and balance sheet reconciliations.Professional ambition : Desire to start or continue development towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).System knowledge : Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP). Familiarity with SAP Hana is desirable.Communication skills : Ability to tailor communication across different stakeholder levels.Initiative and independence : Self-starter who can work autonomously and seeks continuous improvement.Curiosity and enthusiasm : Natural interest in understanding the business and making the role their own.Time management : Strong ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

What we offer

Remuneration and moreCompetitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualificationsStudy support for accounting qualificationsA Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidaysFlexible working from our office or your homeHealth and supportPrivate healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)Life assuranceGroup Income ProtectionOther benefitsVoluntary benefits - dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applicationsEmployee assistance programme for employee wellbeingDiscounts on various products and servicesThis isn''t just a position, it''s a pivotal role in shaping our industry

About Sedgwick

At Sedgwick, you''ll be working behind the scenes for some of the UK''s most trusted insurance brands, helping to resolve millions of claims every year. You''ll also be an architect of tomorrow''s insurance landscape with Sedgwick University, offering more than 15,000 courses on demand, role-specific training, and opportunities to continue formal education from day one.You''ll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission: protecting people and businesses. This isn''t just a job; it''s an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.

Next steps

Think we''d be a great match? Apply now - we want to hear from you.If you''re unsure whether you have all the skills needed, please apply — we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between.We have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual or in-person).#LI-HYBRIDSedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The statements contained in this document describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any ..... full job details .....