Financial Reporting Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks a qualified Financial Reporting Accountant to enhance their financial systems and process enhancements under regulatory frameworks like Solvency II. This strategic role offers hybrid flexibility and a supportive team environment, aiming for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience with Solvency II and statutory reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems.
• Effective communication and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and review of financial accounts.
• Manage month-end close process and maintain trial balance.
• Contribute to Solvency II calculations and regulatory returns.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Statutory Reporting

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

Sage

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16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Financial Reporting Accountant – Solvency II (Insurance Accountant)

Are you a qualified accountant with a strong background in statutory accounting and regulatory reporting?

We are a market-leading insurance company with a proud reputation for innovation, integrity, and customer-centric solutions.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is more than just accounting. It’s a strategic opportunity to shape systems, processes, and reporting from the ground up – critical to ensuring transparency and financial resilience through regulatory frameworks like Solvency II.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the production and review of financial accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Own the month-end close process and maintain the trial balance
• Contribute to Solvency II balance sheets and SCR calculations across multiple legal entities
• Complete Solvency II quarterly and annual returns
• Prepare monthly management information and support CFO reporting
• Liaise across departments to streamline technical data, statutory accounts, and regulatory submissions
• Play a key role in the audit process, including managing audit requests and responses
• Maintain and improve internal systems, spreadsheets, and process documentation
• Manage a small team to achieve deliverables, with room to grow

Who We're Looking For

• Experience with Solvency II, statutory reporting, and financial controls
• Advanced Excel user and familiar with systems such as Sage
• Strong communicator with a proactive and adaptable mindset
• Insurance or Financial services industry experience is highly desirable

You'll Excel If You Are...

• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• A confident problem solver who can challenge and improve existing processes
• An effective communicator who can work cross-functionally

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility
• The chance to shape a new strategic function
• A supportive, forward-thinking finance team
• Real opportunities for personal and professional growth