Senior External Reporting Lead — IFRS & Statutory

Direct Line Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Greater London is seeking an External Reporting Manager to oversee the end-to-end production of statutory accounts. This role is vital for ensuring accuracy, compliance with IFRS and driving continuous improvements in reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, experience in statutory reporting, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position supports a hybrid working model, blending office and remote work for optimal flexibility.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

EV car scheme

Generous holidays

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Proven experience in statutory and group financial reporting.
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with ownership and solution-oriented approach.
• Detail-focused with ability to deliver under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of statutory accounts for insurance and non-insurance entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory standards.
• Manage verification processes for financial disclosures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of IFRS

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with financial reporting systems

Education

Part qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Wdesk

FCCS

Oracle

TM1

Job description

A leading insurance company in Greater London is seeking an External Reporting Manager to oversee the end-to-end production of statutory accounts. This role is vital for ensuring accuracy, compliance with IFRS and driving continuous improvements in reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, experience in statutory reporting, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position supports a hybrid working model, blending office and remote work for optimal flexibility.