Senior Accountant

HSB | UK and Ireland; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting and processes. The role involves team leadership, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. The position offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private Healthcare (Aviva)

Aviva Digital GP

Employer pension contribution of 13%

Annual bonus

Support for professional qualifications

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Two wellbeing days per year

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (finalist stage) – CIMA, ACA, ACCA.
• Proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables).
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reporting high-quality financial information.
• Manage key financial processes and support improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to month and quarter-end closing processes.

Skills

Self-motivated

Proficient in MS Excel

Strong analytical skills

Drive for continuous improvement

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (finalist stage) – CIMA, ACA, ACCA

Job description

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Location: Manchester / Birkenhead (Hybrid working)

Type: Permanent

Job Purpose:

The Senior Accountant will assist in preparing and reporting high-quality financial information, managing key financial processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and control enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Potential management of a small team, including leadership, development, and mentoring.
2. Contribute to month and quarter-end closing processes in line with company policies.
3. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
4. Own key month-end and quarter-end deliverables, such as:
   1. Monthly affiliate pack submission to HSB IIC
   2. Balance sheet oversight, ensuring understanding and control
   3. Payroll postings and reconciliations across group companies
   4. Tax balances, including corporation tax estimates, IPT, and VAT returns
5. Provide financial support and respond to ad-hoc requests from stakeholders.
6. Represent finance on various projects.
7. Ensure compliance with accounting processes for accurate P&L and Balance Sheet reporting.
8. Commit to personal development to meet current and future business needs.

Key Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Self-motivated
• Proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills
• Drive for continuous improvement
• Excellent stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Experience in insurance or engineering industries

Additional Skills & Responsibilities:

• Establish relationships across teams
• Innovative problem-solving and questioning existing methods
• High attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Flexibility to work across locations and hours as needed

Qualifications & Education:

• Qualified Accountant (finalist stage) – CIMA, ACA, ACCA

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Private Healthcare (Aviva)
• Aviva Digital GP
• Employer pension contribution of 13%
• Annual bonus
• Support for professional qualifications
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Two wellbeing days per year