Senior Accountant

Hays PLC; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative insurance group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic finance team in London. This pivotal role offers the chance to ensure compliance with UK and US accounting standards, produce essential regulatory reports, and enhance finance processes through automation. As part of a fast-growing business, you will work closely with senior leaders and external auditors, making a significant impact on the company's financial operations. This position not only promises a competitive salary but also provides a unique opportunity to develop your financial and regulatory reporting skills in a high-performing environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with technical knowledge of UK/US GAAP, IFRS, and Lloyd's reporting.
• Desire to automate and improve financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory standards including UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Produce Lloyd's regulatory returns and FCA/PRA reports.
• Automate and improve finance processes for efficiency.

Skills

UK GAAP

US GAAP

IFRS

Lloyd's reporting

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Senior Accountant - Insurance - London - £80,000 - £90,000 + bonus and benefits

Your new company

I am working with a fast-growing insurance group looking to hire a senior accountant. This is an innovative, fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans. The role is an important position within the finance team with good exposure to senior business leaders.

Your new role

This is a broad and varied role with key duties and responsibilities including:

1. Ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards - UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, Lloyd's.
2. Production and delivery of Lloyd's regulatory returns and FCA/PRA reports.
3. Automation and improvement of finance processes.
4. Balance sheet reconciliations, controls and process review.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be a qualified accountant with proven technical knowledge of UK/US GAAP, IFRS and Lloyd's reporting. You will need to be able to own processes and have the desire to automate and improve financial processes. You will need to be comfortable working with external auditors and have strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in return

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and the chance to work in a high-performing team in a fast-growing business. The role will be technically challenging and a good opportunity to develop your financial and regulatory reporting skills.

What you need to do now

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