Financial Reporting Accountant

Jobtailor; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Gloucester is seeking a qualified accountant to support statutory reporting, data analysis, and governance. You will work with external auditors and finance teams to deliver accurate quarterly and annual reports, while enhancing processes and controls.

The role emphasizes IFRS knowledge, IFRS 17 awareness, and strong Excel skills, with collaboration across finance to produce board papers and narratives for governance discussions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience with IFRS and IFRS 17 knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and financial data interpretation for reporting

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and delivery of statutory quarterly and annual reporting.
• Source, analyse, and validate financial data for submissions.
• Collaborate with external auditors during statutory/regulatory assurance engagements.
• Provide information, resolve queries, and support audit processes.
• Enhance reporting processes, controls, governance, and accounting procedures.
• Prepare narrative reporting, including Strategic Report and Board papers.
• Assist in year-end reporting and Q3 close while a new finance system is embedded.

Skills

IFRS Knowledge

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Insurance Experience

IFRS 17 Knowledge

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

• Support preparation and delivery of the Group’s quarterly and annual statutory reporting
• Source, analyse, and validate financial data for accurate and timely submissions
• Work with external auditors during statutory and regulatory assurance engagements
• Provide information, resolve queries, and support an efficient audit process
• Enhance reporting processes, controls, governance, and accounting procedures
• Support technical accounting and statutory reporting activities
• Prepare narrative reporting, including the Strategic Report, Audit Committee papers, and Board papers
• Contribute to accounting judgements and statutory reporting Group Governance requirements
• Work closely with the finance manager to produce the Q3 result and prepare year-end reporting while a new finance system is embedded

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Aptitude for interpreting and applying accounting requirements and best practice
• Skilled communicator capable of interpreting and explaining complex information to stakeholders
• Experienced and disciplined user of Microsoft Excel
• Financial Services experience
• Understanding of IFRS
• Insurance experience is a standout qualification
• IFRS 17 knowledge is a standout qualification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in statutory reporting, financial data analysis, and technical accounting, with a strong understanding of IFRS and regulatory requirements. Capable of enhancing reporting processes and effectively communicating complex financial information to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• IFRS Knowledge
• Financial Services Experience
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Insurance Experience

Hard Skills

• Statutory Reporting
• Financial Data Analysis
• Technical Accounting
• Narrative Reporting
• Accounting Judgements
• Governance Requirements
• Audit Process Support
• Regulatory Assurance Engagements
• Reporting Process Enhancement
• Financial Reporting

Soft Skills

• Skilled Communicator
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Problem Solving
• Query Resolution
• Discipline

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA

Industry Keywords

• IFRS 17
• Financial Services
• Insurance
• Governance
• Audit Committee