Aviva
Group External Reporting Manager

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Group External Reporting Manager
Location: York, Norwich, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow or Perth based (50% hybrid working)
Salary: circa £55,000
This is a great opportunity for a Big 4 qualified accountant with experience within the financial services industry, preferably insurance, who wishes to develop their career within the UK’s largest composite insurance company, coming 2nd in the UK’s great place to work listing for super large companies in 2026.
A bit about the job:
In Consolidation & Reporting you will be an integral part of the high performing Group External Reporting Team, which works together with multiple senior stakeholders on external messaging of results and tracking against IFRS targets as well as the completion of the regulatory and statutory reporting suite for Aviva Group, including annual reporting, interim half year results and quarterly business performance. The Group Consolidation & Reporting function is the foundation of reporting, gaining a deep understanding of the whole business.
The team provides results messaging and insights for external purposes, for Plc Audit Committee and Board and other relevant internal committees and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial consolidation and reporting processes are maintained, reporting timelines are adhered to, and key controls are operating effectively.
The successful candidate will work proactively, develop collaborative relationships across the Group (including business units, FP&A, investor relations, technical accounting, sustainability and media), and will be responsible for key aspects of Group reporting processes that support Aviva’s deliverables and strategic messaging, making it a great place to launch a career within Aviva.
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Please note that previous Financial Services or Insurance experience is essential to be successful in this role.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), ideally with Big 4 training and post-qualified experience within financial services or insurance, including experience of IFRS 17 reporting requirements.
- Experience producing financial analysis, reports, presentations and disclosures, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and confidently.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working across multiple teams to deliver high-quality reporting outcomes.
- Adaptability in a fast-moving, high-pressured environment, keen to be proactive and embrace change, balancing competing priorities while maintaining robust controls and governance standards.
- Advanced planning and decision-making is essential for effective delivery. Financial reporting forms part of Aviva’s regular reporting cycle, with deliveries due on a quarterly and annual basis.
What you’ll get:
Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We want you to shine. That’s why we have so much to offer you:
- Salary around £55,000 - depending on skills, experience, and qualifications
- Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary, depending on your performance and the business’
- Generous pension scheme – we’ll contribute up to 14%
- Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
- Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
- 29 days of paid leave exclusive of public holidays - with the option of buying or selling 5 additional days
- Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
- Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
- Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
- Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
- We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools


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Aviva is for everyone:
We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part-time and job shares.
We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send Balazs Palcsek a mail at balazs.palcsek@aviva.com
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