Reporting Manager

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing insurance business in Manchester is seeking a Technical Reporting Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. You'll be instrumental in shaping policy, leading compliance projects, and advising senior leadership on technical accounting matters, particularly around IFRS 17. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence decision-making at the board level within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in accounting.
• Experience in the insurance sector.
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical papers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of technical accounting standards.
• Drive IFRS 17 projects and ensure compliance.
• Draft and present technical papers to Board.

Skills

Technical accounting standards

IFRS knowledge

Technical paper preparation

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW)

Job description

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Forge Talent are recruiting for a Technical Reporting Manager to join a growing Insurance business on a permanent basis in Manchester.

Working closely with an outstanding leadership team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape policy, influence decision-making at board level, and guide the business through key regulatory and financial reporting changes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of technical accounting standards across the business.
• Own and drive IFRS 17 projects, ensuring compliance and best-practice delivery.
• Draft and present technical papers to Board and Audit Committees.
• Act as the go-to technical accounting advisor to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Collaborate with finance and non-finance teams to embed robust technical frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW) with a strong technical background.
• Experience in the insurance sector, ideally from an audit or practice background.
• Solid understanding of IFRS (especially IFRS 17) and Solvency II regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and communicate high-quality technical papers.