Financial Reporting Accountant

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

Job summary

A health insurance provider based in the United Kingdom is looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant in Lewes. The role involves preparing financial statements, statutory reporting, and working collaboratively with stakeholders. Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and strong experience in an international, multi-currency environment. The position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits to promote wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Access to health and wellbeing services

Confidential employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Online discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in management and financial reporting in an international environment.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• History of collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly management results for Bupa Global.
• Lead quarterly statutory reporting and manage the audit process.
• Present financial insights to key stakeholders.

Skills

Financial literacy

Data-driven analysis

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 10th 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

Key Skills/Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who’s financially literate and data-driven, thrives in a team, and enjoys making a difference through financial insight.

• 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.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 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.

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