Finance Manager (Technical Accounting)

QBE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is seeking a Finance Manager (Technical Accounting) to provide expert guidance on technical accounting issues. You will play a critical role in collaborating with various departments and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with significant experience in financial services, particularly insurance. The role offers flexibility with hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Flexible working options

10% employer pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex financial services organisation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in IFRS and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical accounting guidance on complex transactions.
• Coordinate with Group Finance to ensure policy alignment.
• Prepare and review financial reports.
• Act as primary liaison for external auditors.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Finance Manager (Technical Accounting)

Permanent / Hybrid

London or Leeds

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.

We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Finance Manager (Technical Accounting) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a dynamic and strategic position where you’ll collaborate with key stakeholders across Finance Operations, Tax, Actuarial, Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, Underwriting, and Group Finance.

Your role will be pivotal in determining requirements, understanding issues, and delivering expert technical accounting guidance. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to make a tangible impact within a complex financial services environment.

Your New Role

As Finance Manager (Technical Accounting), you’ll be the go-to expert for technical accounting matters, supporting both internal and external stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, new business lines, and regulatory changes (e.g., IFRS 17, Solvency II).
• Leading the development of accounting papers and technical documentation for EO Executives and Boards.
• Coordinating with Group Finance to ensure alignment with QBE Group accounting policies and best practices.
• Supporting finance-related change projects, ensuring accounting solutions are developed and implemented effectively.
• Preparing and reviewing financial reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with IFRS and local GAAPs.
• Delivering regular technical accounting updates to inform decision-making.
• Developing and embedding processes that support EO accounting development.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
• Acting as the primary liaison for external auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Collaborating with the finance delivery team to ensure a smooth audit process.
• Maintaining robust internal controls and documentation to support audit readiness.
• Conducting ad hoc reporting and data reconciliation investigations.

About You

You’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with experience in financial services (ideally insurance) and a passion for technical accounting. You’re confident navigating complex environments, influencing stakeholders, and driving change. While this role doesn’t include direct management responsibilities, there’s an opportunity to mentor junior team members.

Skills you’ll bring:

• Experience in a complex financial services organisation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in IFRS and regulatory frameworks.
• Project management skills to plan, motivate, and meet reporting timelines.
• Change management capabilities to implement new procedures and policies.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and collaborate across teams.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. We have created “At My Best” to support our people with wellbeing initiatives and benefits that offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Our culture and DNA underpin our support for employees.

We’re an international insurer building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We cannot predict every outcome, but at QBE we ask the right questions to enable a more resilient future.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive. We adopt flexible working across the company and welcome conversations about it. We are 13,000+ people in 27 countries, offering a friendly, down-to-earth, and collaborative environment.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers page and review our information about rewards and benefits.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace. We provide benefits, support and flexibility to help you live your best life personally and professionally. In addition to the benefits below, we offer an extensive choice of options.

30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.

Flexible working – opportunities open to all, including part-time, job share and compressed hours.

Pension – automatic enrollment into the QBE pension plan with employer contributions of 10% of basic salary.

Private medical insurance – comprehensive private medical cover for you and your family.

Family friendly policies – 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity or how you become a parent.

Short term remote work abroad – up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

Sustainable investing – pension strategy supports net-zero goals by investing in green initiatives.

Cycle-to-Work – encourage regular exercise and eco-friendly commuting, with options up to £5,000 for bike and accessories.

To find out more visit our Rewards Page.

QBE Awards

QBE has won or been shortlisted for several industry awards, reflecting our commitments in various areas. You can view all our awards on the rewards page.

Inclusion of Diversity

We strive to create an inclusive workplace and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We partner with Stonewall and Working Families and support the Women in Finance Charter, UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter. For more information on our strategy targets see the Careers Page.

Accessibility

We promote an accessible workplace and will provide accommodations during recruitment on request.

ESG & Sustainability

We integrate sustainability into our business to enable a net-zero transition, a sustainable workforce, and innovative solutions. For information on sustainability targets and our initiatives, please visit the Sustainability homepage and read the Sustainability Report.

What next? If you’re passionate about contributing to QBE’s vision, apply by submitting your CV and documents. A Talent Acquisition team member will be in touch if you meet the requirements.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills:

Critical Thinking, Finance Strategy, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Management, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Presenting with Impact, Process Improvements, Professional Development, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Management

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click Apply and follow the step-by-step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction where we operate.