Manager Insurance Accounting Advisory (Big 4)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London seeks experienced Assistant Managers and Managers for their Insurance Accounting Advisory team. This hybrid role requires a qualified accountant with strong technical skills in IFRS and UK GAAP, responsible for delivering complex accounting advice and managing projects within a collaborative team environment. The position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and contribute to high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in insurance or advisory.
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Experience delivering complex accounting advice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality accounting advice on complex transactions and technical standards.
• Lead and manage accounting advisory projects, including GAAP conversions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification

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Insurance Accounting Advisory (Big 4) - Assistant Manager/Manager, London (City of London)

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Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

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Posted: 28.06.2025

Expiry Date: 12.08.2025

Job Description:

Summary:

We are working with a leading professional services firm seeking Assistant Managers and Managers to join their Insurance Accounting Advisory team within the Assurance practice. This is a London-based hybrid opportunity, suited for an experienced technical accountant passionate about delivering high-quality financial reporting and advisory services in the insurance sector.

The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering complex accounting advice, supporting the implementation of new standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including actuarial, risk, and regulatory specialists. This role offers the chance to work with an impressive portfolio of clients, contributing to transformation and assurance projects that make a real impact.

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong technical skills, a background in insurance, and the ability to lead projects and teams confidently and clearly.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality accounting advice on complex transactions and technical standards (e.g., IFRS 17, UK GAAP).
• Act as a subject matter expert for audit teams and insurance clients on accounting judgments and policies.
• Collaborate with internal specialists (actuarial, tax, risk, regulatory) to provide integrated advisory services.
• Lead and manage accounting advisory projects, including GAAP conversions and policy reviews.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and tailored solutions.
• Contribute to business development, thought leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal Candidate:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in insurance or advisory.
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS and/or UK GAAP, particularly in insurance-related financial reporting.
• Experience delivering complex accounting advice in a professional services or insurance industry setting.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience guiding teams and engagements.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset with a commitment to quality and client service.