We're looking for an experienced Senior Technical Reporting Accountant to join a high-performing finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for a technically strong qualified accountant with insurance experience who enjoys working at the intersection of Finance, Actuarial and external stakeholders. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP, supporting the quarterly close process and driving continuous improvement across reporting processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical financial close process, investigating and explaining significant movements and ensuring timely, accurate reporting.
- Prepare and review quarterly insurance technical results under IFRS 17, IFRS 4, and UK GAAP.
- Produce technical inputs for quarterly reporting packs and support financial performance reviews, including variance analysis against plan and prior periods.
- Partner with Finance and Actuarial teams to review actuarial outputs from an accounting perspective.
- Provide technical accounting guidance to senior stakeholders and act as a subject matter expert within the finance function.
- Support finance transformation initiatives, system enhancements, process improvements, and change projects.
- Review work completed by other accountants, providing coaching and technical support where required.
- Act as a key contact for external auditors, managing technical queries and audit deliverables.
- Drive continuous improvement while maintaining a strong financial control environment.
Must-Haves
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience managing or supporting financial close processes.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS 17, IFRS 4, and UK GAAP.
- Previous experience within the insurance sector, with Lloyd's market experience highly desirable.
Senior Technical Accountant employer: Edenbrook
Edenbrook is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in the financial reporting sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and support for continuous learning, all while working in a dynamic environment that values integrity and excellence. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balanced work-life experience alongside competitive benefits tailored to enhance both personal and professional well-being.
