Senior Technical Reporting Accountant

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The role provides deep technical accounting expertise—particularly across IFRS 17, IFRS 4, and UK GAAP—and acts as a key bridge between Finance, Actuarial, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate, compliant, and well‐governed reporting. The close process runs from the point of data capture into our core accounts close model, followed by the execution of accounting processes, review and interaction with the FP&A function and finishes once the submission is made and queries cleared. Other key deliverables for this role involve supporting ongoing business-wide change projects and leading continuous improvement work relating to core financial reporting.

• Ownership of Technical Close Process, including the identification, investigation and explanation of any unusual items or in-quarter movements.
• Responsible for preparation and production of insurance technical result on quarterly basis under UK GAAP and IFRS 17.
• Provide accurate and timely management and financial information, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local reporting requirements.
• Support interaction between Finance and Actuarial, reviewing actuarial outputs from an accounting perspective.
• Quarterly Closing Pack technical inputs production.
• Quarterly Financial Reviews of technical result including variance to plan and previous year.
• Assist Technical Reporting Manager with key system and process enhancement related tasks such as system parallel runs, comparison of technical result etc.
• Play key role in change projects and assist Technical Reporting Team with deliverables assigned to it in this respect.
• Review work prepared by accountants and provide mentoring and coaching.
• Act as a recognised technical authority within the insurance finance function, providing clear and pragmatic technical guidance to senior stakeholders.
• Act as a principal contact for external auditors, responding to technical queries and managing audit deliverables.
• Constantly seek to improve processes within own area of responsibility, ensuring the maintenance of an effective control environment.
• Take responsibility for personal and team Health & Safety at all times.
• Ensure customers are treated fairly in line with Conduct Risk Policy and related procedures.

About Antares: At Antares, we empower our talented team members through active involvement and collaboration, driving strategic and business goals whilst delivering exceptional services to our customers and partners. Our unique organisational structure fosters unparalleled sharing of information, knowledge and expertise, creating a vibrant and innovative working environment. Our culture of excellence is fuelled by continuous learning and development opportunities across all areas of our international operations. We believe in nurturing your potential and helping you grow with us.

• Empowerment: Be a part of decision-making processes that shape our future.
• Collaboration: Work with a diverse team of experts who share their knowledge and insights.
• Growth: Access to continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills.
• Innovation: Thrive in an environment that encourages creativity and forward-thinking.

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