Reporting Manager

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Insurance business is hiring a Technical Reporting Manager to join their team in Manchester. This role involves leading the development of technical accounting standards, managing IFRS 17 projects, and advising senior leadership. Ideal candidates will possess strong accounting qualifications and insurance sector experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with technical background.
• Experience in the insurance sector, preferably from audit or practice.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Solvency II.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of technical accounting standards.
• Own IFRS 17 projects for compliance and delivery.
• Draft and present papers to Board and Audit Committees.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Presentation skills

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.