Group Accountant

Job Description

Group Accountant - Insurance - London (Hybrid) - £80,000 - £85,000 + bonus

Your new company
A fast-growing, global specialist insurer operating within complex and high-risk markets is looking to appoint a Senior Group Accountant. With an ambitious growth agenda and a collaborative, inclusive culture, this business offers an excellent opportunity to join at an exciting stage of its journey.

Your new role
This is a broad and varied role with key responsibilities including:

• Prepare consolidated group financial statements and statutory accounts
  
• Support interim and year-end audits, liaising with external auditors
  
• Assist with accounting for investment portfolios
  
• Ensure accurate reporting of investment balances and performance
  
• Support month-end reporting, including journals and reconciliations
  
• Perform balance sheet reviews and intercompany reconciliations
  
• Assist with VAT returns and corporation tax computations
  
• Support regulatory reporting and ongoing tax compliance
  
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and controls
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP and/or US GAAP)
• Experience in financial reporting within insurance - exposure to Lloyd’s or Solvency II reporting is advantageous but not essential.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive mindset with the ability to manage competing deadlines

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to join a high-growth, internationally focused business
• Broad role with strong exposure across group reporting and finance transformation
• Collaborative and forward-thinking culture
• Hybrid working and competitive salary package

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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