Accountant

Just Group plc; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking an Accountant in London to support financial reporting for its trading subsidiaries. This role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and providing high-quality financial analysis. Ideal candidates will possess a professional accountancy qualification and relevant experience in life insurance accounting.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Cover

Income Protection

Annual Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in life insurance essential.
• Experience in IFRS accounting and reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements for life and lifetime mortgage companies.
• Conduct analytical reviews and manage IFRS 17 reporting.
• Assist in external audits by preparing schedules and responding to queries.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Join to apply for the Accountant role at Just Group plc

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Accountant role at Just Group plc

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

About The Role

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

Date Posted: 10/06/2025

Location: London

Job Type: Full time

Apply Now

About The Role

We are 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)
• Relevant experience in life insurance essential
• Experience in IFRS insurance accounting and reporting is essential
• 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, just in case
• 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 to you via our Online Benefits Portal
• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones
  
  

Apply Now

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Just Group plc by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Accountant” roles.

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Accounts Payable Intern - London (Full-time)

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bromley, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.