Reporting Manager

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Insurance business is seeking a Technical Reporting Manager to join their team in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you will lead the implementation of technical accounting standards, guide IFRS 17 projects, and provide strategic advice to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with a robust technical background in the insurance sector to influence decision-making at board level.

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance sector.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, especially IFRS 17.
• Ability to prepare and communicate high-quality technical papers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical accounting

IFRS standards

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW)

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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.