Senior Claims Accountant - Remote

Machnet; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation is seeking a Senior Claims Accountant to lead initiatives in transforming and standardising Claims Accounting processes. The role involves reviewing historical claims data and ensuring accurate accounting across multiple legal entities. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in various accounting areas, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The position offers salary flexibility and benefits including private health insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Employee referral scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Eye test vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in different Accounting areas (AR, AP, GL).
• Experience with clean-up, data remediation, or post-migration activities.
• Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, PivotTables, data analysis).

Responsibilities

• Lead clean-up activities across Claims Accounting systems.
• Review and correct legacy claims data and mapping errors.
• Support post-migration stabilisation following system changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Proactive approach

Teamwork

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification (or working towards one)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Exact Globe

Job description

Senior Claims Accountant

Location: Flexible / Remote within Europe (with international travel as needed)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries! In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning all industry types including but not limited to automotive, oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, and chemical and process safety industries.

Overview

Join our dynamic Claims Accounting Hub as a Senior Claims Accountant and play a pivotal role in transforming and standardising our processes across the group! This senior position focuses on streamlining Claims Accounting data, systems, and postings across multiple legal entities. You'll lead initiatives to resolve legacy issues, clean up historical claims balances, and address complexities arising from demergers and system migrations. We're looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a hands‑on and structured approach, and the ability to identify inconsistencies, correct errors, and ensure our Claims Accounting systems remain accurate, reliable, and audit-ready.

Responsibilities

• Leading clean‑up activities across all Claims Accounting systems, ensuring complete and accurate accounting of claims‑related transactions.
• Reviewing and correcting legacy claims data, mapping errors, historical balances, and inconsistent postings across entities.
• Supporting post‑migration stabilisation following system changes or company demergers.
• Standardising Claims Accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls across the organisation.
• Identifying root causes of recurring claims‑related accounting issues and implementing sustainable fixes.
• Improving system workflows and data integrity across SAP, Exact Globe, and related platforms.
• Identifying opportunities for process simplification, automation, and improved efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in different Accounting areas (AR, AP, GL)
• Experience with clean‑up, data remediation, or post‑migration activities.
• Intermediate Excel skills (intermediate formulas, PivotTables, data analysis).
• High attention to detail and ability to identify, analyse, and correct inconsistencies.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong follow‑up and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

It Would Be Great If You Had

• Experience with SAP R/3 FI‑module.
• Experience with clean‑up, data remediation, or post‑migration activities.
• Experience with Exact Globe or similar accounting software.
• AAT or equivalent qualification (or working towards one).
• Experience working across multiple legal entities or international environments.
• Additional European languages.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, APPLY today!

No agencies please.