Group External Reporting Manager

Aviva plc; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity 10%

Pension up to 14%

Aviva Private Medical Benefit

Employee share plan - Matching Share/”

Save As You Earn

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Group External Reporting Manager based in York, Norwich, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow or Perth with 50% hybrid working. The role focuses on consolidation, IFRS/IFRS 17 targets, and external messaging for the Group.

It offers exposure to regulatory reporting and collaboration with senior stakeholders across the business. Ideal candidates are Big 4 trained accountants with financial services or insurance experience, able to manage multiple reporting timelines and ensure

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with Big 4 training preferred.
• Experience producing financial analysis, reports, presentations and disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation & external reporting for Aviva Group and IFRS targets.
• Support regulatory and statutory reporting, including annual and interim results.
• Collaborate with FP&A, investor relations, technical accounting and other groups.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of consolidation and reporting processes.

Skills

IFRS 17 reporting

Big 4 trained

Financial analysis & disclosures

Stakeholder management

Adaptability & Proactivity

Planning & decision making

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Group External Reporting Manager

Location: York, Norwich, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow or Perth based (50% hybrid working)

Salary: circa £55,000

This is a great opportunity for a Big 4 qualified accountant with experience within the financial services industry, preferably insurance, who wishes to develop their career within the UK’s largest composite insurance company, coming 2nd in the UK’s great place to work listing for super large companies in 2026.

A bit about the job:

In Consolidation & Reporting you will be an integral part of the high performing Group External Reporting Team, which works together with multiple senior stakeholders on external messaging of results and tracking against IFRS targets as well as the completion of the regulatory and statutory reporting suite for Aviva Group, including annual reporting, interim half year results and quarterly business performance. The Group Consolidation & Reporting function is the foundation of reporting, gaining a deep understanding of the whole business.

The team provides results messaging and insights for external purposes, for Plc Audit Committee and Board and other relevant internal committees and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial consolidation and reporting processes are maintained, reporting timelines are adhered to, and key controls are operating effectively.

The successful candidate will work proactively, develop collaborative relationships across the Group(including business units, FP&A, investor relations,technical accounting,sustainabilityandmedia), and will be responsible for key aspects of Group reporting processes that support Aviva’s deliverables and strategic messaging, making it a great place to launch a career within Aviva.

Please note that previous Financial Services or Insurance experience is essential to be successful in this role.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), ideally with Big 4 training and post-qualified experience within financial services or insurance, including experience of IFRS 17 reporting requirements.

• Experience producing financial analysis, reports, presentations and disclosures, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and confidently.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working across multiple teams to deliver high‑quality reporting outcomes.

• Adaptability in a fast moving, high pressured environment, keen to be proactive and embrace change, balancing competing priorities while maintaining robust controls and governance standards.

• Advanced planning and decision making is essential for effective delivery. Financial reporting forms part of Aviva’s regular reporting cycle, with deliveries due on a quarterly and annual basis.

What you’ll get:

Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We want you to shine. That’s why we have so much to offer you:

• Salary around £55,000 - depending on skills, experience, and qualifications

• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary, depending on your performance and the business’

• Generous pension scheme – we’ll contribute up to 14%

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefitto help you get expert support when you need it

• Make your money go further - Up to 40%discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts

• 29 days of paid leave exclusive of public holidays - with the option of buying or selling 5 additional days

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through ourMatching Share Planand share in the success of Aviva with ourSave As You Earnscheme

• Brilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parental and carer’s leave

• Flexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability options such as cycle to work

• Make a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3paid volunteering days to help others

• We take yourwellbeingseriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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