Accountant

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a qualified or part-qualified Accountant to join their dynamic team in London. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the Head of Tax and Corporate Reporting, contributing to the development and implementation of policies that influence financial and corporate reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of the financial services industry, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders. If you are ready for a rewarding challenge in the financial services sector, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with knowledge of financial services.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to write articulately.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial and corporate reporting issues for UK insurers.
• Engage with stakeholders and support on tax issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Reporting

Policy Making

Stakeholder Engagement

Numerical Capabilities

Relationship Building

Education

Part-qualified Accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA)

Job description

ACCOUNTANT

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Location: London

Our client is seeking a qualified or part-qualified Accountant to join their team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Tax and Corporate Reporting, and other members of the department to assist in the development and implementation of policy on issues concerning financial and wider corporate reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on financial and wider corporate reporting issues of particular interest to UK insurers.
• Formulate and communicate persuasive policy initiatives supported by robust evidence.
• Engage with stakeholders both internally within the organisation and externally.
• Support on insurers’ tax issues as relating to financial reporting requirements.
• Promote the aims and objectives of the organisation.
• Contribute to the activities of the wider Regulation Directorate, staff and Member Groups.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Part-qualified accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA or similar).
• Knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Excellent analytical skills and an evidence-based approach to policy making.
• Ability to write articulately on relevant financial reporting, wider corporate reporting and other regulatory issues.
• Strong analytical, numerical and technical capabilities.
• Enthusiasm for building effective relationships with members and external stakeholders.

Next Steps:

Ready for a rewarding challenge in the financial services industry? Apply now!

Job Details:

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accountant

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Job Reference: 57LJAH-F49156DD

Date posted: 19 February 2025

Consultant: Eva Kehoe

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.