Europe Premium & Commissions Assistant Accountant Review

by RSA Insurance Ltd

Rating

7.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Consolidating multiple European branch P and Ls into UK reporting structure; high volumes of data, variance analysis and reconciliations at currency and profit centre level. Provide further analysis to understand the balance sheet with a key focus on aged debtors. Ownership of full financial reporting into the group reporting tool, Star3.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have been able to build and further develop my understanding of full financial reporting into the group reporting and consolidating multiple European branch P and Ls into UK reporting structure; which contains high volumes of data, variance analysis and reconciliations at currency and profit centre level.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the range of opportunities this programme offers along with the exposure I have received in relation to our Europe entities namely consolidating multiple European branch P and Ls into UK reporting structure and ownership of full financial reporting into the group reporting tool, Star3.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

6/10

9a. Would you recommend RSA Insurance Ltd to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

As a FTSE 100 company, you will receive great exposure to many facets of finance in insurance. Flexible working hours and plenty of initiatives/training opportunities for self development. Frequent opportunities to play an active role in finance related projects and career progression.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSA Insurance Ltd?

If this is not your first role in finance, but your first role in insurance related finance. I recommend researching the accounting treatment of insurance related products.