At a Glance
- Tasks: Support accurate financial reporting and consolidation activities in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join Just Group, a fast-growing company dedicated to improving retirement experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, private medical cover, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on employee well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial reporting while helping people achieve a better later life.
- Qualifications: Professionally qualified accountant or relevant experience in financial reporting.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 £ per year.
Location: London - hybrid 50%
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours
Purpose of the Role
Support the delivery of accurate, timely and well-controlled financial reporting across Just Group, including monthly consolidation activities, quarterly US GAAP and UK regulatory reporting, and annual statutory reporting. Working as part of Group Finance, you will contribute to the production of high-quality reporting and help ensure reporting processes are delivered efficiently and in line with agreed timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of accurate and timely Group financial reporting, including monthly consolidations, quarterly US GAAP reporting and UK regulatory returns.
- Prepare and process consolidation journals, reconciliations and reporting schedules, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is maintained.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for relevant subsidiaries and securitisation entities.
- Support selected aspects of Group UK IFRS reporting and financial statement preparation.
- Maintain financial reporting controls, investigating and escalating issues where appropriate.
- Build effective relationships with colleagues across Finance and other stakeholders to support reporting activities and resolve queries.
- Support ad hoc reporting requirements, projects and initiatives as required.
Examples of Key Activities
- Prepare monthly consolidation schedules, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Produce quarterly US GAAP reporting templates, analysis and supporting schedules.
- Complete complex UK regulatory return submissions and provide guidance on standard reporting activities.
- Prepare statutory accounts, disclosure notes and supporting working papers for subsidiaries and securitisation entities.
- Review reporting data for accuracy, completeness and consistency prior to submission or review.
- Prepare audit and regulatory support information, including analysis, schedules and evidence requests.
- Liaise with Finance teams and other contributors to resolve data queries and obtain supporting information.
- Enhance reporting templates, controls, documentation and working papers to support efficient and audit-ready reporting processes.
What We're Looking For
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or able to demonstrate comparable relevant experience.
- Experience in financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation and/or regulatory reporting within a finance function.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting principles to reporting, journals and financial statements.
- Experience preparing and reviewing journals, reconciliations, schedules and supporting working papers.
- Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and communicate financial information clearly.
- Understanding of financial controls and the importance of maintaining robust, audit-ready documentation.
- Experience in insurance reporting, consolidation processes, Solvency II reporting and/or working with external auditors would be advantageous.
Our behaviours
At Just you'll have the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you.
What's in it for you
- A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
- Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
- A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
- Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
- Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
- A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
- Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones
Belonging at Just
Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just.
We remain committed to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, social mobility and neurodiversity.
Summary
Location: London
Type: Full time
Financial Accountant - Hybrid (Permanent) in London employer: Just Group
Just Group is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are encouraged to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on customers' lives. Located in London, the company provides competitive benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical cover, and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in the retirement income sector.
