External Reporting Consolidation Accountant (12m FTC)

Intact Insurance; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension contributions up to 11%

25 days annual leave

Career development

Mentoring

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Intact Insurance, based in Liverpool, seeks an External Reporting Consolidation Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join the Finance team. You will consolidate UK&I IFRS reporting, validate data, and support statutory reporting for RSA Group, ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder collaboration and timely, accurate financial disclosures. Experience with consolidation, IFRS knowledge, and excellent communication are essential;

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Ability to interpret IFRS and regulatory reporting for insurance entities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to challenge complex data sources and design compliant reporting.
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Consolidates and validates UK&I external financial data and ensures proper controls.
• Prepares compliant IFRS reporting for IFRS/ RSA Group and UK Solo entities.
• Supports timely IFRS and Solvency UK analyses and review processes.
• Assists in Audit Committee papers and specialist accounting assessments.
• Prepares statutory, regulatory and statistical returns as required.
• Liaises with colleagues to gather data and maintain reporting alignment.
• Gathers and validates quantitative and qualitative information from multiple sources.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Consolidation

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Job description

External Reporting Consolidation Accountant (12m FTC)

Job reference: UK003823

Location: Liverpool

Business area: Finance

Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. It’s a new name and a new way to do business. Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, we’re focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive.

Shape the future:

We’re leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.

Grow with us:

We’re customer-driven, community-focused, and committed to helping our people grow. Whether you’re early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we’ll support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive.

Win as a Team:

The purpose of this role is to work as part of the External Reporting team, responsible for the preparation of compliant, timely and insightful external financial reporting for the UK&I. Key responsibilities include consolidating and validating quarterly IFRS financial reporting; preparing financial reporting for delivery to IFC; and preparing statutory reporting for RSA Group. It is responsible for ensuring that reporting is compliant with IFC Group accounting policies and with all relevant accounting standards.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Consolidates and validates the UK&I’s externally reported financial data, ensuring it is appropriately controlled at all levels of the consolidation and compliant with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepares compliant and timely IFRS financial reporting for inclusion in IFC’s financial statements and for RSA Group and the UK Solo entities.
• Supports in the preparation of timely and insightful analytical review for IFRS and Solvency UK/Solvency II reporting.
• Supports in production of Audit Committee papers and in producing specialist accounting assessments.
• Prepares and delivers other statutory, regulatory and statistical returns as required.
• Communicates and liaises with business and finance colleagues as necessary to gather data, investigate issues and opportunities, maintain alignment and share information.
• Gather, validates and compiles quantitative and qualitative information and data, from multiple internal and/or external sources, to ensure accuracy and completeness of reporting.

Your skills and experience:

• Qualified accountant with relevant post qualification experience.
• Ability to interpret IFRS and regulatory reporting requirements for insurance companies both at a legal entity level and group level.
• Good written and verbal communication / presentation skills.
• Ability and confidence to interpret, investigate and robustly challenge complex and disparate sources of data and information to understand and develop compliant reporting approaches.
• Effective and confident stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
• Performance and customer focus, with ability to build with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Being part of our team means you’ll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work eachday. As a permanent member, here’s what you can look forward to

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Up to 11% pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
• Career development and mentoring
• Inclusive culture + employee networks
• Share investment options

Our DEI Commitment:

We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work-life balance.If you meet the core criteria but not every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Let’s explore how this role could support your next career step. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know we’re here to support you.