Financial Reporting Systems Accountant

Bupa Occupational Health; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider in Brighton is seeking a Financial Reporting Systems Accountant on a fixed-term contract. This full-time position includes hybrid working, allowing one day a week in the office. The role is pivotal in enhancing financial operations and requires strong experience with process improvements and tools like Blackline and Peoplesoft. Ideal candidates will have a professional accounting qualification and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary along with benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Wellbeing support services

Fixed-term benefits allowance

Confidential employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Online shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification or qualified by experience.
• Strong experience in process improvement and re-engineering.
• Hands-on experience with reconciliation tools like Blackline.

Responsibilities

• Support General Ledger team with Blackline integration.
• Assist with Peoplesoft system changes.
• Maintain allocation rules within the general ledger.
• Implement system changes accurately and timely.
• Work closely with teams for reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

Process improvement

Re-engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Financial data processing

Resilience

Creativity under deadlines

Education

ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

Blackline

Peoplesoft

Job description

Financial Reporting Systems Accountant – Fixed Term Contract (12 months) – Brighton (Victory House, BN1 4FY) – Full time (37.5 hours) – Hybrid working (1 day per week in Brighton office) – Salary £44,300 to £55,300 per annum plus Bupa Benefits. Advert closes Friday 10th October 2025.

We make Health happen

At Bupa our purpose is simple yet powerful: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders so our customers are always our priority.

About the role

You’ll join our Financial Reporting Team (FRT) at Bupa Global, supporting our mission by improving the systems that underpin our financial operations. You’ll work with advanced tools like Blackline and Peoplesoft, contributing to the enhancement of our reconciliation processes.

How you’ll help us make health happen

• Support the General Ledger team in embedding the Blackline reconciliation tool into daily processes.
• Assist with system changes in Peoplesoft and our insurance administration system.
• Create and maintain allocation rules (automated journals) within the general ledger.
• Ensure timely and accurate implementation of system changes.
• Help maximise the use of Blackline to improve efficiency and control.
• Work closely with internal teams to support financial reporting and reconciliation accuracy.

Key skills / Qualifications

• A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent) or qualified by experience (please specify on your application).
• Strong experience in process improvement and re‑engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with Blackline or similar reconciliation tools.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A collaborative mindset and proven ability to work well in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to process financial data quickly.
• Resilience and creativity when working to deadlines.
• A clear understanding of how your work impacts customer outcomes.

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 everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more.

Why Bupa

We are a health insurer and provider with no shareholders. Our customers are our focus. Our people are 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 will treat you 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 : [contact email].