Finance Manager (Technical Accounting)

QBE Europe; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international insurer is seeking a Finance Manager (Technical Accounting) in Leeds. In this strategic role, you'll provide expert guidance on technical accounting matters and collaborate across finance teams. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong IFRS knowledge and a passion for influencing change. This opportunity offers a full-time permanent position with a hybrid work arrangement, contributing to a resilient financial services environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday a year

Flexible working options

Pension plan with 10% employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Short-term remote work abroad capabilities

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical accounting guidance on complex transactions.
• Lead the development of accounting papers for management.
• Coordinate with Group Finance for policy alignment.
• Support finance-related change projects.
• Prepare financial reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Deliver technical accounting updates for decision-making.
• Develop processes for EO accounting development.
• Liaise with external auditors on accounting matters.

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

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

#LI-Hybrid

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. (The Careers page has information on flexible working.)

With more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our Careers page.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working - balancing work and life with options including part-time, job share and compressed hours.
• Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, with employer contributions of 10% of basic salary.
• Private medical insurance – fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
• Family friendly policies – 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation 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 businesses.
• Cycle-to-Work – bike and/or accessories up to £5,000.

To find out more visit our Reward Page

QBE Awards

Some of the awards QBE has won or been a finalist for include:

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: multiple winner categories.
• AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024: Network Management of the Year.
• Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer.
• UK IT Industry Awards 2023: Green Technology Innovation of the Year.
• Working Dads Employer Awards 2023: Parental Policies Award.
• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer.

You can view all our awards on the Careers page.

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to have partnerships with Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to various diversity initiatives. For more information see the Careers Page.

Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability

QBE focuses on sustainability, with three key focus areas and links to our Sustainability homepage and Sustainability Report.

What next?

If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future, apply by submitting your CV and documents. A Talent Acquisition member will contact you 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 is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.