Graduate Financial Reporting Analyst - UnderwriteMe (London)
Full Time £36,000 / yearJob Overview
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £36,000 plus excellent benefits
Closing Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 but get your application in quickly as we reserve the right to close earlier!
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 1-2 days per week in our London office. In 2027 the company is moving to new offices near Liverpool Street when the hybrid arrangement will require a minimum of 4 days per week in the office.
About Us
UnderwriteMe is a UK based Insurtech creating disruptive SaaS solutions for the insurance industry. We are on a mission to make life insurance more widely accessible, providing technology to ensure people and their loved ones are protected when the inevitable happens.
We are wholly owned by Pacific Life,but operate as an autonomous business within the company. This gives us the best of both worlds - the freedom to act like a technology scale-up, with the stability of a large company. Pacific Life Re became 100% shareholder of UnderwriteMe in 2017 given the strategic synergy with its reinsurance business.
UnderwriteMe has two main products we sell to customers:
- Decision Platform - a B2B enterprise platform that provides a best-in-market Underwriting Rules Engine used by over 35 insurers to power their underwriting decisions. The product is sold across UK & Ireland, Asia-Pacific and North America. The platform combines our engine with technology to source and process third-party information supporting underwriting decisions for insurers. We are already working on capabilities, powered by AI, to make these decisions even more efficient.
- Protection Platform - a B2B2C marketplace used by over 15,000 advisors to power quoting and purchase of protection products in the UK. We currently deliver over 20% of the UK markets protection policies and we are already working to increase our reach.
Role Responsibilities
As a graduate Finance Analyst, you will support delivery of core financial reporting and finance operations activities across the 4 regions in which UnderwriteMe operates (UK, North America, Asia, and Australia).
This role is designed for someone beginning their accounting career and provides structured development and technical exposure. Completion of professional accounting examinations will run alongside on‑the‑job learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Control
- Assist with preparation of monthly general ledger entries, including accruals and prepayments, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations with guidance from senior team members.
Financial Reporting
- Support production of financial statements under relevant local accounting standards.
- Assist in preparing global statutory and regulatory financial information.
- Compile working papers for year‑end and audit processes.
Finance Operations
- Support the Finance Operations team with routine processes within accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management.
- Help ensure invoices, payments and receipts are processed accurately and on time.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or a related discipline (minimum 2:1 expected).
Applicants from other degree disciplines will also be considered if they hold an A Level in Mathematics at grade A, have a strong academic record, and can demonstrate a genuine interest in a career in Accounting
- Strong numerical and analytical capability
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage workload across multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Excel with a willingness to develop advanced skills.
No prior professional experience required. Relevant academic knowledge, internships or industry placements beneficial but not essential.