Job Description

A FTSE listed Life Insurer is looking for an ambitious and motivated accountant to join the Group finance team based in London. Reporting to the Group Reporting & Consolidation Manager, you will be leading the preparation of the IFRS financial statements and Solvency II reporting for the Group. Additionally, you will be involved in the following:
 

• Preparing analysis of and providing insight into the Group's externally reported financial results
• Supporting the delivery of Group Finance projects in respect of corporate activity, including the integration of acquired businesses into the Group's financial reporting processes
• Drafting of accounting position papers and input into papers for the Board Audit Committee
• Partnering with divisions and other Group functions to ensure that Group reporting requirements are met, and to provide advice on financial and regulatory reporting issues
• Coaching other members of the team, including review of outputs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be considered for this role, you must be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with experience of working in (or auditing) life insurance companies. You will need a strong technical accounting knowledge, high level analytical skills and a good understanding of consolidations within the context of a large listed group.