At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial reporting and controls while collaborating with senior stakeholders.
- Company: A respected and growing insurance business in London.
- Benefits: Salary up to £75,000, competitive bonus, hybrid work, and career progression.
- Other info: Supportive culture with clear paths for advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and develop your career in the insurance sector.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or equivalent; experience in finance or insurance preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
A highly regarded and growing insurance business is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant into its London finance team. Operating across multiple insurance products and markets, the business has built a strong reputation within the sector and continues to invest in both its people and finance functions. This role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders, broad financial reporting responsibilities, and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced, commercial environment.
Whether you're a newly qualified ACA looking to make your first move from a Top 20 accountancy practice or an industry-trained accountant with insurance sector experience, this position provides a fantastic platform for long-term career development.
Your new role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll play a key role in supporting financial reporting, controls and business performance across the organisation. Responsibilities will include:
- Ownership of month-end and quarter-end reporting processes
- Preparing statutory and management accounts
- Delivering balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining a strong control environment
- Working closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business
- Supporting audit processes and liaising with external auditors
- Assisting with regulatory and group reporting requirements
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiencies
- Providing meaningful analysis and commentary to support decision-making
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant
- Either: qualified from a Top 20 accountancy practice seeking a first move into industry, or previous insurance industry experience in a financial reporting, management accounting or finance role
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive and commercially minded approach
- Advanced Excel skills and a desire to drive continuous improvement
What you'll get in return
- Salary of £60,000-£75,000
- Competitive bonus and benefits package
- Hybrid working model
- Exposure to senior leadership
- Clear opportunities for progression and development
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- An excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a well-established insurance business
If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Alice Simpson at Hays for a confidential discussion.
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