IFRS17 Reporting Accountant

Insight Recruitment Solutions Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Reporting Accountant to join a Lloyd's market insurer's IFRS 17 team. The role involves leading the IFRS 17 reporting process, managing complex reconciliations, and collaborating with finance teams. The ideal candidate holds an ACA or equivalent with extensive IFRS 17 experience and excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers a hybrid working environment and the chance to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualified experience with exposure to IFRS 17.
• Excellent technical insurance accounting knowledge.
• Confident navigating complex reconciliations and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Owning the quarterly IFRS 17 results process.
• Managing assumptions, reconciliations, and expenses.
• Supporting preparation of MI packs and disclosures.
• Responding to queries from stakeholders.
• Contributing to process improvement.

Skills

Strong knowledge of IFRS 17, IFRS 4, and UK GAAP

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with consolidation/reporting tools

Clear communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a technically strong accountant with hands-on IFRS 17 reporting experience? We're working with a leading Lloyd's market insurer on an exciting opportunity to join their IFRS 17 team as an Interim Reporting Accountant. This role offers visibility, variety, and the chance to be part of a high-calibre team during a pivotal time in industry reporting transformation.

The Opportunity

You’ll take a lead role in delivering their IFRS 17 quarterly and annual reporting. From managing the IFRS 17 expense process and producing consolidated results, to crafting insightful variance commentary for senior stakeholders—this role covers the full reporting cycle.

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically minded, analytically strong individual who enjoys the challenge of translating complex accounting data into robust, accurate reporting outputs and supporting continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Owning the quarterly IFRS 17 results process, including preparation of consolidated financials and commentary
• Managing assumptions, reconciliations, and allocation of expenses under IFRS 17
• Collaborating across finance teams and Group Reporting to ensure accurate consolidation and upload of journals
• Supporting preparation of MI packs, financial statements and audit-ready disclosures
• Responding to queries from Head Office, auditors, and internal stakeholders
• Helping to maintain and enhance reporting templates and documentation
• Contributing to process improvement and supporting ad hoc finance projects

About You

You're a qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) with at least 5 years’ post-qualified experience and proven exposure to IFRS 17 in a reporting environment. Your technical insurance accounting knowledge is excellent, and you’re confident navigating complex reconciliations, working across multiple platforms, and explaining results to senior stakeholders.

You’ll bring

• Strong knowledge of IFRS 17, IFRS 4, and UK GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills (PowerPivot/Power Query a bonus)
• Experience with consolidation/reporting tools
• Clear, confident communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive mindset with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

This is a fantastic interim opportunity to join a high-performing finance function within a respected Lloyd’s market insurer.

Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process. They offer a hybrid working environment.