Financial Accountant (Part- Qualified)

QBE Insurance Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance provider is looking for a part-qualified Financial Accountant based in Leeds. This role involves corporate reporting, stakeholder management, and improving financial processes. Ideal candidates should have experience or qualifications equivalent to ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, along with strong attention to detail and a passion for data analytics. The position offers a competitive benefits package including flexible working options.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in accounting or significant experience in a finance role.
• Experience in financial services preferred but not required.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate financial reports and results.
• Identify improvements through better processes.
• Support junior colleagues in their tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Alteryx

Job description

Overview

Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee

Financial Accountant (Part- Qualified)

Permanent / Hybrid

London / 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’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our Reporting Centre of Excellence team. If you’re a part-qualified accountant with a knack for numbers and a passion for making data meaningful, this could be your next big move. You’ll be part of a team that delivers top-tier financial reporting, with exposure across the finance function and a chance to understand the heartbeat of our EO divisional numbers.

Your new role

You’ll be diving into corporate reporting, helping us keep our financial data sharp and consistent, and working with a mix of internal and external stakeholders to keep things running smoothly. Expect to get hands-on with a variety of reporting and analytics tools, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Producing reports and working with data to deliver accurate financial results
• Spotting ways to improve how we work via automation, smarter processes, better controls
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues in our offshore shared services centre
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders to keep service levels high
• Running checks to make sure our data is solid and reliable
• Making adjustments and entries in our systems to support group reporting
• Jumping in on ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests

About You

• You’re part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar) or have solid experience in a finance role
• You’ve worked in financial services, but we’re open to other industries too
• You’re focused on continuous improvement and enjoy finding better ways to do things
• You’ve got a sharp eye for detail and care about quality and control
• You’re digitally curious and excited by data analytics and reporting
• You’ve used tools like Oracle, HFM, Hyperion, Wdesk or Alteryx, or are keen to learn

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. We offer a blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits to suit what matters most to you. Our culture, DNA, and commitment to inclusivity underpin everything we do.

#LI-Hybrid

We’re an international insurer building momentum toward becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We ask the right questions to enable a more resilient future for our customers and communities.

QBE aims to build a fair and inclusive workplace. We promote flexible working and welcome conversations about arrangements that suit you. More details on flexible working can be found on our Careers page.

With more than 13,000 people across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make an impact and small enough to feel like a friendly, down-to-earth place to work.

Benefits and Awards

We offer a range of benefits including 30 days holiday (with option to buy up to 2 extra days), flexible working, pension contributions, private medical insurance, family-friendly policies, short-term remote work abroad, sustainable investing initiatives, cycle-to-work, and more. See our Rewards Page for details.

QBE Awards highlights include multiple industry recognitions and ongoing commitments to diversity and inclusion. You can view our awards online.

Accessibility

We promote an accessible workplace and can provide accommodations during the recruitment process. Please notify your Talent Acquisition contact if you require support.

What next?

If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision, apply by submitting your CV and documents. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch if you meet the requirements of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO legislation.