Financial Reporting Accountant

Royal London; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Reporting Accountant to enhance their financial reporting services. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, supporting decision-making at the highest levels. Join a team of skilled accountants and develop your expertise in financial reporting within a supportive environment. The company values inclusivity and offers excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and a robust pension scheme, making this an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS for insurance entities.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of the UK GAAP consolidation on a monthly basis.
• Prepare committee reports to Audit Committee and Board.
• Support the Head of Financial & Regulatory Reporting.

Skills

Financial Reporting

UK GAAP

IFRS

Analytical Skills

Report Writing

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Date: 8 May 2025

Company: Royal London Group

Contract Type: 14 month FTC

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Financial Reporting Accountant to join Royal London, in this role you will be responsible for the provision of financial reporting services for the Group, Board and Committee reporting, Press Release reporting, and other ad hoc reporting requirements.

This role supports the production of the UK GAAP consolidation on a monthly basis, working with stakeholders across Finance to ensure it meets all external standards and is produced on time.

You will collaborate with the Board and Audit Committee members to help understand financial results and support effective decision making, ultimately contributing to building the financial resilience of the Group.

In joining the Financial & Regulatory Reporting team, you will become part of a team of technically skilled and experienced accountants, developing your financial reporting skillset in a challenging and dynamic environment

What you will be doing:

• Support the production of the UK GAAP consolidation on a monthly basis.
• Understand and challenge the reported results to articulate a clear story in all aspects of reporting.
• Prepare committee reports to Audit Committee and Board.
• Prepare subsidiary statutory accounts.
• Support the Head of Financial & Regulatory Reporting in improving the control environment.

About You:

• Qualified accountant with financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge and experience of UK GAAP and/or IFRS for insurance entities.
• Significant experience of preparing and/or auditing financial statements.
• Good understanding of insurance accounting principles, systems and procedures.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong report writing skills, tailored to different audiences.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.