Insurance Accountant / Reporting

Vermelo RPO; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance group as an Insurance Accountant, playing a crucial role in shaping financial and regulatory processes. This position involves overseeing financial statements, supporting compliance, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance accounting is highly desirable.
• Strong grasp of regulatory frameworks (Solvency II, IFRS) needed.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Analysis

Organisational skills

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 / RegulatoryReporting Accountant and shape the future of our growing finance team.

About the Role

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

The successful candidate will bring 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 real impact from day one, collaborating cross-functionally and influencing how we do things. You'll be part of a business that values innovation, supports professional development, and rewards performance.