Financial Accountant - Legal Entity Reporting

QBE; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is looking for a Financial Accountant in Leeds. This role supports the integrity of financial management and regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance and strong financial control. Candidates should have part-qualified accountant status, relevant experience, and a detail-oriented mindset. The position offers a hybrid working model with a focus on professional growth and process improvement.

Benefits

30 days holiday with the option to buy up to 2 additional days

Flexible working opportunities

Pension plan with employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Family-friendly policies

Short-term remote work abroad

Cycle-to-Work benefit

Qualifications

• You should thrive in a fast-paced, cyclical environment.
• Understanding the inner workings of a finance department is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the team’s business plan.
• Participate in meetings to develop strategy knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Refine processes for efficiency and financial control.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Support the production of executive reports.
• Deliver strong analytical insight.
• Monitor internal processes for controls.
• Lead process improvements.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Solid understanding of best-practice accounting

Working knowledge of accounting software and tools

Experience in structured process improvement

Confidence in building controls into processes

Detail-oriented with commitment to quality

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type : Full time

Worker Type : Employee

Financial Accountant - Legal Entity Reporting

Permanent / Hybrid

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

As part of our continued growth in the Leeds office, we are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance Reporting team. This role has opened up as we expand our capabilities and is a brilliant chance to step into a position that blends technical expertise with strategic impact.

You will be supporting the integrity and delivery of financial management and regulatory reporting, helping us meet executive corporate statutory and regulatory requirements while maintaining strong financial control.

At QBE we’re passionate about your professional growth. You’ll gain valuable insurance and reporting experience, broaden your skillset and contribute meaningfully to our financial responsibilities – all within a culture that champions development and continuous improvement.

Your New Role

You will be part of a team focused on delivering high‑quality reporting and insight. From shaping strategy to refining processes, your work will help drive performance and ensure we meet our obligations with confidence.

Main responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the team’s business plan to maximise productivity and performance.
• Participate in meetings to share and develop strategy knowledge and best practice.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Refine processes, procedures and systems to improve efficiency and financial control.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including internal and external auditors.
• Support the production and submission of executive board statutory, regulatory and Group finance reports.
• Deliver strong analytical and financial insight across all reporting responsibilities.
• Monitor and review internal processes to ensure robust controls and compliance.
• Lead and deliver continuous process improvements.

About You

You’re someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, cyclical environment and understands the inner workings of a finance department. You’re driven, detail‑oriented and ready to make an impact.

Skills You’ll Need

• Part‑qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or relevant experience.
• A solid understanding of best‑practice accounting, ideally in insurance, but we welcome strong candidates from other industries.
• Working knowledge of accounting software and tools.
• Experience in structured process improvement within an accounting environment.
• Confidence in building controls into processes.
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to quality.

Why QBE At My Best

At QBE we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, which is why we have created At My Best. It’s our connection – a 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. Its in the culture of our business – our QBE DNA – to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

#LI‑Hybrid

Our Culture

We are an international insurer building momentum towards a vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we ask 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 fair and inclusive workplace to attract and retain the best people. We have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working – balancing work and life is important. Opportunities include 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 cover for you and your family.
• Family‑friendly policies – 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or method of becoming a parent.
• Short‑term remote work abroad – up to 20 days per year from specific locations.
• Sustainable investing – our pension strategy supports net‑zero goals and invests more in green businesses.
• Cycle‑to‑Work benefit – company covers up to the value of 5000 for cycling gear.

Awards

We are proud of our recognitions, including:

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025 – Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Reinsurer of the Year, ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Insurance Personality of the Year.
• AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 – Winner: Network Management of the Year.
• Insurance Business UK 5‑Star Cyber Awards 2024 – 5‑Star Cyber Insurer.
• UK IT Industry Awards 2023 – Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year.
• Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 – Winner: Parental Policies Award.
• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023 – 5‑Star Employer.

Inclusion of Diversity

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we operate in. We partner with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families and support the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and the Race at Work charter to maintain accountability and transparency. For more information on our strategy targets, please visit our Careers Page.

Accessibility

We promote an accessible workplace for all, including support for candidates during recruitment. If you require accommodations, please inform your Talent Acquisition contact.

ESG & Sustainability

We believe integrating sustainability into our business helps deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our focus areas include a net‑zero economy transition, a sustainable and resilient workforce, and innovative, impact‑oriented solutions. For more information on our sustainability targets, net‑zero pledges and inclusion targets, visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report.

What’s Next

If you’re passionate about contributing to our vision of a more resilient future for customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Click the apply button to submit your CV and relevant documents. A member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will contact you if you meet the role requirements.

We believe this is our moment—what if it was yours too?

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with equal employment opportunity legislation in every jurisdiction it operates.