Senior Project Accountant

HAYS
London

Job Description

Senior Project Accountant - Insurance - London (Hybrid) - £80,000 - £85,000 + bonus and benefits

Your new company
A leading international insurance organisation is seeking a highly capable Senior Project Accountant to join its Financial Control function. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with strong systems experience to play a pivotal role in shaping and improving key finance processes across a complex, fast-moving environment.
Your new role
Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Enhancing financial systems and close processes, from small improvements to larger transformation projects
  • Supporting analysis of financial results and ensuring accuracy across key insurance technical accounting areas
  • Identifying, investigating and resolving data or accounting issues across finance systems
  • Providing system support throughout the financial close cycle to ensure timely and accurate reporting
  • Monitoring data flows and integrations across multiple internal platforms
  • Raising, tracking and testing system fixes, enhancements and change requests
  • Keeping process and control documentation up to date
  • Assisting with external audit queries relating to system-generated balances
  • Contributing to system governance committees and helping shape future priorities
What you'll need to succeed
  • Qualified accountant, or equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of insurance technical accounting across P&L, balance sheet and cashflow
  • Experience delivering finance system projects or supporting system implementations
  • Solid knowledge of financial systems, general ledger processes and data platforms
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large, complex datasets
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with IT, vendors and finance colleagues
  • Clear and confident communicator, able to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
  • Highly organised, proactive and accountable in managing workload
What you'll get in return
You’ll join a respected global insurance group with a strong reputation in the Lloyd’s and company markets. The organisation offers a collaborative working culture, long-term career development and the opportunity to influence major finance transformation initiatives.

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.
# 4765298
Posted 2026-05-15

Recommended Jobs

Software Developer, (Hiring Immediately)

Wayve
London

At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belie…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-18

Technologist - Homeware & Gifting

Fashion Personnel
London

We’re looking for a freelance technologist to support the development of multi-category hard goods for a luxury retailer based in London — covering home accessories, kitchenware, tabletop, stationery…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-27

Geography Teacher - Mixed Secondary School in Merton

Marchant Recruitment
Merton, Greater London

Geography Teacher – Mixed Secondary School in Merton (January Start) Location: Merton Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale A forward-thi…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-07

Senior Associate Director, Paid Social (12 Month FTC)

wppmedia
London

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneer…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-24

Information Security Analyst (Hiring Immediately)

travelfusion
London

About us Travelfusion is the world's largest travel B2B content aggregator for LCCs (Low Cost Carriers) and FSCs (Full Service Carriers) processing hundreds of millions of daily transactions with ten…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-06

Strategic Sales Manager

knowmad mood
London

About Us Ready to take the next exciting step in your career? Join a team of dedicated, ambitious, and supportive professionals at knowmad mood. Celebrating our 32nd anniversary in 2026, we…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-31

Retail FI Broker

Harrison Holgate
London

Overview We are partnering with a leading insurance brokerage seeking an experienced Retail Financial Institutions Broker to join its growing Financial Institutions team. This role will focus on a…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-15

Year 5 Teacher | Lambeth

Marchant Recruitment
London

A progressive Lambeth primary rated Outstanding is seeking a dynamic and reflective Year 5 Teacher to join the upper KS2 team from January 2026. This full-time Year 5 Teacher position involves leadin…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-04

Legal Counsel - UK (Hiring Immediately)

wise
London

Company Description Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending m…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-06

Economics ECT - Boys’ School in Kingston (January Start)

Marchant Recruitment
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Economics ECT – Boys’ School in Kingston (January Start) Location: Kingston upon Thames Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale A high-perf…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-19