Accountant

Just Group plc; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an Accountant to support its financial reporting for trading subsidiaries in London. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing IFRS 17 reporting processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression are offered, along with a generous bonus scheme and health support initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

25 Days Annual Leave + Birthday Day Off

Private Medical Cover

Income Protection

Achievable Bonus Scheme

Career Progression Opportunities

FREE Headspace App

Employee Assistance Helpline

Qualifications

• Professional Accountancy Qualification (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience in IFRS insurance accounting and reporting.
• Good knowledge of financial analysis and controls.

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation of financial statements for life and lifetime mortgage companies.
• Manage and reconcile finance feed for IFRS 17 reporting.
• Prepare regulatory returns and assist in external audits.

Skills

IFRS insurance accounting

Financial analysis

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Professional Accountancy Qualification (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Date Posted: 05/06/2025

Location: London

Job Type: Full time

About The Role

We are looking for an Accountant to support the financial reporting for the trading subsidiaries within the Just Group, specifically life and lifetime mortgage companies.

In this role, you will assist with the monthly close process for financial reporting, ensuring that financial reports are accurately prepared, timely, appropriately reconciled, and thoroughly analyzed.

You will also ensure adherence to group accounting policies and support the Financial Reporting Manager in delivering high-quality financial reports and analysis to the Head of Corporate Reporting, management, and third parties.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Financial Statements: Own the preparation of financial statements (statutory annual report and return) for life and lifetime mortgage companies.
• Support IFRS 17 Reporting Processes: Manage and reconcile the finance feed to provide the Actuarial engine with accounting data for monthly IFRS 17 reporting.
• Analytical Review and IFRS 17 Disclosure: Conduct analytical reviews for life and lifetime mortgage companies and prepare IFRS 17 disclosures.
• Regulatory Returns: Own the preparation of regulatory returns for ABI and ONS and provide necessary data to Compliance for FCA returns.
• Journal Preparation: Prepare IFRS 17-related journals and other journals as needed for financial reporting.
• External Audit Assistance: Assist in external audits by preparing required schedules and data, and responding to auditor queries.
• Financial Reporting Tool Implementation and Improvement Initiatives: Support the implementation of financial reporting tools and other improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Professional Accountancy Qualification (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Experience in IFRS insurance accounting and reporting
• Good knowledge of financial analysis and controls
• Strong problem-solving and proactive resolution skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail

Company Benefits

• A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme, and Life Assurance
• Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
• Private Medical Cover and Income Protection
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
• Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
• FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline, and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
• A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available via our Online Benefits Portal
• Plus, several additional purchase options for you and your loved ones