Financial Reporting Accountant

Bupa; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer in Brighton seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant for a hybrid role. You will analyze management results, lead statutory reporting, and manage financial statements. A professional accounting qualification is essential, along with experience in international reporting. The position offers 25 holidays and various wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Access to wellbeing services

Fixed term benefits allowance

Workplace pension

Online shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification essential.
• Strong experience in management and financial reporting in international settings.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly management results.
• Lead quarterly statutory reporting.
• Manage the preparation of financial statements.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Experience in management and financial reporting

Passion for process improvement

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach

Ability to meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Financial Reporting Accountant

Brighton (Victory House, BN1 4FY)

Fixed Term Contract 12 months • Hybrid (1 day per week in the office) • Full time, 37.5 hours

Salary £51,400 to £64,200 per annum plus Bupa Benefits

Advert closes Friday 10 October 2025

We make health happen

At Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, which means our customers always come first.

As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you’ll be part of our Financial Reporting Team (FRT) at Bupa Global. This team is responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial results and insights that support decision-making across the business. You’ll be stepping into a key role while another team member supports a major project, making this a great opportunity to contribute meaningfully and grow professionally.

You’ll work across both management and statutory reporting, gaining exposure to international, multi-currency financial operations and collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

How you’ll help us make health happen

• Prepare and analyse monthly management results for Bupa Global
• Present financial insights to key stakeholders as part of the flash reporting process
• Lead quarterly statutory reporting, including commentary and responses to Group queries
• Manage the preparation of financial statements for various branches and oversee the audit process
• Support wider team, market unit, or Group initiatives as needed
• Ensure all reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with Group policies

Qualifications and skills

Key qualifications and attributes for this role include a professional accounting qualification and experience in international, multi-currency reporting.

• A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent) is essential. Please state this on your application.
• Strong experience in both management and financial reporting, ideally in an international, multi-currency environment
• A passion for process improvement and re-engineering
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• A collaborative approach and a track record of working well in a team
• The ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to process financial data quickly
• A clear understanding of how your work supports fair treatment of customers

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

• 25 days holiday per year, pro rata to your contract
• Access to a range of services to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Fixed term benefits allowance
• Access to our confidential employee assistance programme
• Workplace pension
• Online discounts covering your everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you’re treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

Locations: Victory House, Brighton