At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to implement IFRS 18 and enhance financial reporting.
- Company: A leading savings and investments firm with over 175 years of innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pension scheme, generous leave, and health cover for peace of mind.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a culture that values family support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial reporting while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with strong IFRS knowledge and project experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a technically capable and detail‑focused accountant to join the Group’s IFRS 18 implementation project, forming part of a dedicated team responsible for supporting our transition to the new presentation and disclosure requirements. The role will involve close collaboration with Group Consolidation and Reporting teams, Technical Accounting, Technology and business unit finance teams to assess impacts, design enhanced data structures, develop new reporting outputs and support implementation across systems, processes and the final external reporting.
The ideal candidate will have strong IFRS and consolidation fundamentals, an ability to quickly understand systems and data structures, and the confidence to take ownership of defined reporting deliverables in a deadline‑driven environment.
Key Responsibilities for this role
- Support the assessment and interpretation of IFRS18 methodology decisions and practical application of them to the Group’s consolidated financial statements
- Assist in the specification, implementation and testing of new reporting layouts and disclosures under IFRS 18 in the consolidation system and final-mile reporting tool
- Liaising with other Finance reporting teams to ensure appropriate updates to source ledgers
- Contribute to project and BAU documentation in support of business readiness activities
- Support testing activities and dry‑runs ahead of full IFRS18 adoption including comparative restatement
Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Qualified Accountant
- Strong grounding in IFRS reporting and considerations for group consolidation and reporting
- Experience supporting accounting or reporting change initiatives, projects or implementations
- Ability to interpret technical accounting methodology and translate to practical reporting outcomes
- Experience operating in a controlled, deadline‑led reporting environment
- Experience of working with CCH Tagetik and/or Workiva Wdesk would be beneficial
Personal attributes/skills
- Structured thinker with strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Strong personal presence and resilience with the ability to take ownership of issues and deliver solutions
- Highly analytical and skilled problem solver, with a strong commercial mind‑set, and the ability to distil complex ideas or problems into simple, effective plans and solutions
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence effectively with productive, successful relationships with demanding stakeholders
- Ability to assess, react quickly and decisively to problems, taking tough decisions where needed or escalating issues as appropriate
What we offer
As a savings and investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work. Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments. Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture. Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.
IFRS 18 Project Accountant employer: M&G
Join a company with a rich heritage of over 175 years in savings and investments, where your expertise as an IFRS 18 Project Accountant will be valued in a collaborative and innovative environment. We pride ourselves on our flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits including an 18% pension scheme, and a supportive culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and family inclusivity. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to integrity, we are dedicated to creating an exceptional workplace for exceptional talent.
