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Group Accountant
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Your new company
A fast-growing, global specialist insurer operating within complex and high-risk markets is looking to appoint a Senior Group Accountant. With an ambitious growth agenda and a collaborative, inclusive culture, this business offers an excellent opportunity to join at an exciting stage of its journey.
Your new role
This is a broad and varied role with key responsibilities including:
- Prepare consolidated group financial statements and statutory accounts
- Support interim and year-end audits, liaising with external auditors
- Assist with accounting for investment portfolios
- Ensure accurate reporting of investment balances and performance
- Support month-end reporting, including journals and reconciliations
- Perform balance sheet reviews and intercompany reconciliations
- Assist with VAT returns and corporation tax computations
- Support regulatory reporting and ongoing tax compliance
- Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and controls
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What you'll need to succeed
- Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP and/or US GAAP)
- Experience in financial reporting within insurance - exposure to Lloyd's or Solvency II reporting is advantageous but not essential.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive mindset with the ability to manage competing deadlines
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to join a high-growth, internationally focused business
- Broad role with strong exposure across group reporting and finance transformation
- Collaborative and forward-thinking culture
- Hybrid working and competitive salary package
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