Manager Insurance Accounting Advisory (Big 4)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks Assistant Managers and Managers for their Insurance Accounting Advisory team. This London-based hybrid role offers the chance to provide high-quality financial reporting and advisory services. Ideal for a qualified accountant passionate about impactful transformation projects.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant with experience in insurance or advisory.
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Strong leadership skills and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality accounting advice on complex transactions.
• Manage accounting advisory projects including GAAP conversions.
• Collaborate with internal specialists for integrated advisory services.

Skills

Technical expertise in IFRS

Project management skills

Client relationship building

Advisory services

Leadership

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

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london, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.06.2025

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Summary:

We are working with a leading professional services firm seeking both Assistant Managers and Manager to join their Insurance Accounting Advisory team within the Assurance practice. This is a London-based hybrid opportunity, suited for an experienced technical accountant who is 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 implementation of new standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including actuarial, risk, and regulatory specialists. This is an exciting opportunity 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 with confidence and clarity.

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 deliver joined-up 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.