Accounting & Reporting Specialist - Insurance

Aviva; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Accounting & Reporting Specialist on a 6-month fixed-term contract in London. This role involves managing financial reporting processes, preparing statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of Lloyd's/UK GAAP/IFRS, along with proven experience in financial reporting and analysis. The position offers a salary of £85,000 and various benefits including a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Aviva-funded private medical benefit

Discount on Aviva products

29 days annual leave

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Supportive parental and carer’s leave policies

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of at least one of Lloyd's/UK GAAP/IFRS reporting.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience accounting for a Lloyd's Syndicate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting processes and prepare financial statements.
• Support audits ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Deliver insights that shape business decisions.

Skills

Knowledge of Lloyd's/UK GAAP/IFRS

Experience in financial reporting and analysis

Ability to manage month-end and year-end close processes

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Job description

Accounting & Reporting Specialist - Insurance

6-Month Fixed-term Contract

Location: London based (50% hybrid working)

Salary: circa £85,000

This is a great job for someone who loves working with numbers and wants to make a real impact on how we manage and report our finances. If you're detail‑driven, confident with accounting standards, and ready to take ownership of key processes, this could be your next step.

Please note that we can offer this role as a 6-month Fixed‑term Contract.

A bit about the job:

You’ll join our Finance team, helping us keep our financial reporting accurate and transparent. Your role is all about managing end‑to‑end accounting processes, preparing financial statements, and delivering insights that shape decisions. You’ll support audits, making sure we meet GAAP and IFRS standards. It’s a role that combines technical expertise with collaboration across the business.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strong knowledge of at least one of Lloyd's/UK GAAP/IFRS reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience of accounting for a Lloyd's Syndicate or Lloyd's group is preferred.
• Ability to manage month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

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 £85,000 - depending on skills, experience and qualifications
• 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 annual leave pro‑rated for the duration of the contract
• 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 [e-mail]