Interim Financial Accountant

HAYS
London

Job Description

Interim Senior Financial Accountant – London Insurance

This role sits within a high performing finance function and will focus on financial reporting and control within an insurance or banking environment.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS (including IFRS 17)
  • Ownership of general ledger integrity, reconciliations and balance sheet review
  • Supporting month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close processes
  • Leading or supporting audit preparation, working closely with external auditors
  • Supporting technical accounting matters, including revenue and insurance accounting treatments
  • Managing or supporting VAT and tax‑related accounting entries where required
  • Working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Compliance and Operations
  • Driving continuous improvement across reporting processes, controls and documentation
What you’ll need to succeed
  • Must have experience in Insurance or Banking (industry background essential)
  • Strong technical reporting knowledge under IFRS – IFRS 17 experience is mandatory.
  • Proven experience working with general ledgers, reconciliations and close processes
  • Strong background in financial / statutory reporting and audit interaction
  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
  • Detail‑oriented, analytical and comfortable working in regulated environments
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or international equivalent)
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to submit an up‑to‑date CV, or contact us directly for more information.If this role isn’t quite right, but you’re exploring new opportunities within insurance or banking finance, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. # 4617099
Posted 2026-04-04

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