Insurance Accountant / Reporting

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance group as an Insurance Accountant / Regulatory Reporting Accountant. This role offers an opportunity for experienced candidates to shape financial processes, contribute to strategic decision-making, and engage in regulatory reporting across multiple entities. With defined progression and a supportive team, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values innovation and professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Previous experience in insurance highly desirable.
• Strong grasp of insurance accounting and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of financial statements.
• Manage month-end close and reporting.
• Support regulatory submissions and annual/quarterly returns.

Skills

Communication

Analysis

Organisation

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Sage

Job description

Job Title: Insurance Accountant / Regulatory Reporting Accountant
Location: 1 day per week in Haywards Heath; 4 days WFH, close to train station

Join Markerstudy Insurance Group as an Insurance Accountant / Regulatory Reporting Accountant and help shape the future of our growing finance team.

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Insurance Accountant to play a key role in our expanding finance function. This position offers an opportunity to build and shape processes, contribute to strategic decision-making, and support both financial and regulatory reporting across multiple insurance entities. The role has a defined progression plan.

The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in insurance accounting, technical accuracy, and a drive for continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and detailed balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage month-end close and trial balance reporting
• Contribute to Solvency II balance sheets and SCR calculations
• Support regulatory submissions and annual/quarterly returns
• Prepare monthly management reports for the CFO reporting pack
• Liaise across the group on board reporting and statutory disclosures
• Oversee banking and payment approval processes
• Support and lead external audits and maintain compliance documentation
• Improve financial and underwriting system integration and efficiency
• Mentor junior team members (once appointed) and foster team learning

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience in insurance is highly desirable
• Strong grasp of insurance accounting and regulatory frameworks (Solvency II, IFRS)
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage)
• Self-starter with excellent communication, analysis, and organisation skills
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why Join Us?

At Markerstudy, we re not just about numbers; we re about people, performance, and potential. In this role, you'll have a real impact from day one, collaborating cross-functionally and influencing our processes. We value innovation, support professional development, and reward performance.