Job Description

Group Accountant Associate

Function: Group Financial Reporting

Location: London, Hybrid working

Job Type: Permanent
The Role
Reporting into the Manager of Consolidated Reporting, the Group Accountant Associate will contribute to building and running the Group financial reporting process. This will be a hands on role to set up and run a Group quarterly reporting cycle with a focus on the delivery of financial results, while developing systems, processes and controls to ensure that risks are minimised and processes are scalable as the business grows.
Key Contribution AreasPrepare and review templates and schedules to facilitate the consolidation process, including preparing consolidation journals, elimination, and group intercompany reconciliations Support business units through the reporting process and review their submissions Support the preparation of statutory accounts including completing a technical review to ensure all reporting requirements are met and complete for year-end audit Support in the improvement of the financial reporting process, specifically relating to growing statutory and regulatory disclosure requirements Support the preparation of financial results, including completing analytical reviews of subsidiary accounts submissions within required deadlines Work to ensure that any points raised by internal or external audit are promptly resolved Support the design and maintenance of a Group Compliance and Internal Controls Framework encompassing the development and maintenance of the Group Accounting Manual, reporting templates and instructions for all subsidiary businesses Support with various projects to enhance and develop the consolidation process Support in embedding the risk culture and control framework within Group Finance, including identifying risks and controls, and remedial actions to address all points Provide support across Group Finance for all tasks, including M&A project work when required

Personal CapabilitiesHighly motivated self-starter with the ability to work under pressure, achieve targets and meet deadlines Able to develop and manage projects. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical points. Proactive, with an enthusiastic attitude Committed to continuous process improvement Highly flexible individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment Excellent inter-personal skills; including the ability to work with stakeholders in business units and ensure the group reporting requirements

Functional or Technical Knowledge and Skills Required
Required:Qualified accountant ACA, CA or ACCA Experience working in Insurance (preferred) or Financial Services industry sector Detailed consolidation experience

Beneficial:Excellent IFRS knowledge (preferably including IFRS 17 experience) US GAAP knowledge would be an advantage Big 4/Top 10 Accounting Practice background with both external audit experience and industry experience Excellent PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.) with a strong appreciation of financial systems (e.g. general ledger). Experience of financial systems such as SAP BPC, Workiva, and Tagetik would be an advantage.

You must have the right to work in the UK and will need to evidence this should your application be successful.
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Apply By:
25-07-2025