Financial Accountant - FTC

Are you a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA) with relevant post‑qualified experience, available for interim work? We have an interim opportunity (12 months) available for a financial Accountant to join our Global Finance team in Glasgow. Our ideal candidate will have an accounting background and familiarity with double entry and journal processing. Insurance or Financial Services experience would be ideal; however we will also consider candidates with experience gained in a large multinational company from other sectors. We operate a hybrid working model between home and office working and are open to discuss flexible working options. The role sits in a team of five Financial Accountants and reports into our Financial Accounting Manager based in Glasgow. Experience of preparing financial statements (IFRS, UK GAAP) is required as the role will involve preparing statutory accounts for entities with varying complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• The role is responsible for approving entries for the business and creating potentially complex entries from business requests.
• Assist the month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑close processes and perform the process as required.
• Assist the provision of appropriate reporting to management and work closely with the Financial Planning knowledge of technical and general accounting such as payroll, fixed assets, accruals and reserving.
• Experience of coordinating technical processes within tight timescales.
• Able to adapt communication style to liaise with employees at all levels within the organisation.
• Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP is desirable.
• Experience of US GAAP reporting in a multi‑national environment is desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and an ability to identify tasks for completion and take ownership for them.

WE OFFER IN RETURN!

Competitive salary and pension scheme, annual bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus the ability to purchase five additional days, private medical cover, employee share purchase plan, life assurance, subsidised gym membership, comprehensive learning and development offerings. Employee resource groups, networking, mentoring and development opportunities, one‑day annual charitable leave, cycle‑to‑work scheme, active sports and social committee, employee assistance programme.

Integrity, client focus, respect, excellence, teamwork. Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to our clients. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. The working environment is collaborative and supportive. We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Us

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.