Group Head of Accounting and Reporting

Chaucer; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance group in London seeks a Head of Financial Reporting to oversee financial processes and strategic directions. In this role, you'll lead the development of accounting policies, ensure compliance across entities, and deliver high-quality financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience as a qualified accountant in the financial services sector, particularly insurance, alongside strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and team leadership.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with over 8 years of experience.
• Experience in the financial services sector, preferably insurance.
• Strong understanding of group consolidation principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Group Accounting Policy and ensure compliance.
• Deliver high-quality financial, statutory, and regulatory reporting.
• Manage the external audit process and deadlines.
• Support Finance Director in continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Technical and financial reporting knowledge

Ability to constructively challenge

Strong problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Strong control mindset

Education

Post 8 years fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

We are looking for a Head of Financial Reporting who strives to improve everything they do and has the courage to challenge the status quo. This is an exciting time to join the team and be part of shaping the future to ensure Chaucer Finance is set up to help deliver the next phase of growth in the business. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our financial processes and contribute to the strategic direction of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Chaucer Group Accounting Policy for roll out across the Group and ensure compliance within Chaucer entity / branch accounting and reporting functions and ensuring consistency in approach across the Group
• Maintain and enhance the financial control environment with regards to Group reporting activities and the broader financial control framework.
• Deliver high-quality Group consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, statutory and regulatory reporting deliverables to both internal and external stakeholders in compliance with IFRS and regulatory guidance.
• Lead IFRS17 reporting for Finance including leadership of ongoing IFRS17 programme deliverables
• Managing the external audit to ensure key deadlines and deliverables are met
• Champion and support the Group Finance Director in developing a continuous improvement culture utilising external insights and best practice.
• Actively support both Finance and Group-wide projects relevant to the role
• Lead, manage and develop a team
• Be a proactive member of the Finance leadership team
• Lead and role model a culture of excellence across the wider Financial team

Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience require

• Post 8 years fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
• Strong technical and financial reporting knowledge within the financial services sector (preferably the insurance sector)
• Ability to constructively challenge and analyse results
• Hands on approach and a keen eye for detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong control mindset and experience
• Good understanding of group consolidation principles and financial reporting systems
• Experience of delivering change and continuously improving

Reporting Relationships/ Interactions

• Reports to the Group Finance Director
• Maintain constructive and supportive professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including the Finance Senior Leadership team, our Regulators and external Auditors
• Lead the relationship with China Re around all financial accounting and reporting matters

About Us

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website.

Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation).

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment.

We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.