Group Accountant

Athora; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Group Finance Accountant to join their dynamic Financial Reporting team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the Group's quarterly reporting cycle, ensuring accurate financial results while developing scalable processes. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in consolidation and financial reporting, alongside a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the enhancement of financial systems and controls, all while thriving in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with consolidation experience and strong communication skills.
• Experience in the insurance industry and project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review consolidation templates and schedules.
• Support statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit.
• Enhance financial reporting processes for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Consolidation Experience

Communication Skills

Project Management

Insurance Industry Knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP BPC

Workiva

Tagetik

Excel

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Executive Summary

Role Title: Group Finance Accountant – Consolidated Reporting

Function: Group Reporting

Location: London

Purpose of this role

We are looking for a Group Finance Accountant to join the Financial Reporting team in London. This will be a dynamic role involving the set up and running of a Group quarterly reporting cycle with a focus on delivery of financial results. The role-holder will also be involved in developing systems, processes and controls to ensure that risks are minimised and processes are scalable as the business grows. This is a great opportunity for a qualified Accountant to gain exposure and join an excellent team of hard-working individuals.

Key Contribution Areas

• Prepare and review templates and schedules to facilitate the consolidation process including preparation of consolidation journals, elimination and group intercompany reconciliations.
• Work with business units to help them through the reporting process and review of their submissions.
• Support statutory accounts preparation including completing a technical review to ensure all reporting requirements are met and completing the year-end audit.
• Support in the improvement of the financial reporting process in particular to support growing statutory and regulatory disclosure requirements.
• Support in preparation of financial results, including completing analytical reviews of subsidiary accounts submissions within strict deadlines.
• Working to ensure that any points raised by either internal or external audit are followed up and promptly resolved.
• Support the design and maintenance of a Group compliance and internal controls framework encompassing the development and maintenance of the Group Accounting Manual, reporting templates and instructions for all subsidiary businesses.
• Support the development of various projects to enhance and develop the consolidation process.
• Support in the embedding risk culture and control framework within Group Finance including identification of risks and controls and remedial actions to address all points.
• Be flexible and provide support across Finance for all tasks including M&A project work when required.
  
  

Personal Capabilities Required

• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work under pressure, achieve targets and meet strict deadlines and to develop and manage projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical points in a succinct and comprehensive way.
• Be proactive, have an enthusiastic attitude to work and be committed to continuous process improvement.
• Highly flexible and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and to manage conflicting priorities.
  
  

Required

Functional or Technical Knowledge and Skills Required

• Qualified accountant ACA, CA or ACCA
• Insurance industry experience
• Detailed consolidation experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
  

Beneficial

• Excellent IFRS knowledge (preferably including IFRS 17 experience), and US GAAP knowledge would be an advantage
• Big 4/Top 10 Accounting Practice background with both external audit experience and industry experience
• Excellent PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.) with a strong appreciation of financial systems (e.g. general ledger). Experience of financial systems such as SAP BPC, Workiva, and Tagetik would be an advantage.
  
  

Apply By

16-05-2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Insurance and Financial Services

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