Financial Accountant (FR&C) *12 month FTC*

Saga Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Saga Group is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 12-month FTC to support financial reporting and control within their Insurance Finance team. The ideal candidate will be part qualified in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA and possess strong analytical skills. This hybrid role offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme matched up to 10%

Colleague discounts on cruises and holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within a medium or large organisation.
• Experience in external financial reporting, including preparation of statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of balance sheet analysis and control reconciliation.
• Produce annual statutory financial statements.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Part qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA

Job description

Financial Accountant (FR&C) *12 month FTC*

Job Introduction

Financial Accountant (FR&C)

Salary £35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience

12 month FTC

Hybrid – Home and Hub (London/Kent)

At Saga, we are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our FR&C team within our Insurance Finance team.

As a Financial Accountant you will support all Financial Reporting and Control aspects of the insurance business. You will lead the preparation of balance sheet analysis and control reconciliation and work closely with other teams to understand the movements in the balance sheet and rationalising these alongside what is happening in the business.

Additionally, you will produce annual statutory financial statements, contribute to Saga’s consolidated financial statements and ensure that any balance sheet actions are adequately tracked and resolved.

You will liaise with and support both internal and external stakeholders and you will be a key point of contact for the external auditors.

Collaboration is important to us at Saga, and our Insurance Finance team typically come together twice a month at our hubs either in London or Kent.

Role Responsibility

As the Financial Accountant in our Insurance FR&C team, you will be responsible for recording and monitoring balance sheet action points. You will collaborate with the Record to Report, AP/AR and FP&A teams to follow these through to resolution.

You will be accountable for the following areas:

• Supporting colleagues across the business, providing detailed help and guidance, as required
• Showing curiosity to continually review and improve the control and process environment of the business
• Supporting in the implementation of new IFRS as required
• Supporting in the production of regulatory reporting, including RMAR and others as required
• Contributing to adapt existing reporting, processes and controls as required following the migration to a new accounting system - Workday.
• Building excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, including colleagues across finance, internal and external audit
• Prompt and accurate input into ad-hoc projects and other data analysis as required.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal Financial Accountant would be part qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA with demonstrable experience within a medium or large organisation. Whilst having experience within the insurance industry would be advantageous, it isn’t essential. This role could potentially suit a newly qualified accountant with a reporting background.

Other skills and experience required include:

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to quickly digest detailed and complex information.
• Prior experience working within an Insurance Broking or Underwriting business is advantageous.
• Experience and competence in external financial reporting, including preparation of statutory accounts.
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload and work independently.
• Able to quickly spot control risks within complex systems and companies, and design and implement processes to prevent or mitigate them.
• Professional approach, working with diligence and a high regard for confidentiality and professional integrity.

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:

• Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We’re one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine.

We aim to be the most-trusted brand for older people in the UK. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.

We’re committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We do this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignityand respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Thanks to our people, Saga has been ranked 6th in the UK’s Best Employers 2025 by the Financial Times and Statista. This recognition, based on the voices of 20,000 employees across the UK, is a testament to the great culture we’ve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work.

We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We’re also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Your application will have fair consideration, and you’ll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga.

For more information on our DEI policies, colleague stories and other opportunities across the business, please visit Jobs and careers with Saga

Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

Salary Salary £35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience

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