Senior Financial Accountant

Insight Recruitment Solutions Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based insurance group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to oversee statutory reporting, financial control, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in the insurance sector and strong knowledge of UK GAAP/FRS 102. The role offers opportunities for process improvement within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Commitment to diversity in recruitment

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with an insurance background.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP/FRS 102.
• Detail-focused, proactive, and comfortable working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP/FRS 102.
• Lead month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage VAT returns, corporation tax computations, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Financial control

Compliance

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

Job description

Overview

A leading London-based insurance group is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of statutory reporting, financial control, and compliance, while driving process improvements and supporting wider finance projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP/FRS 102.
• Lead month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage VAT returns, corporation tax computations, and regulatory compliance.
• Support external audits and liaise with key stakeholders.
• Deliver financial analysis and contribute to process/system improvements.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with an insurance background (either industry or practice).
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP/FRS 102.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience (NetSuite/Oracle desirable).
• Detail-focused, proactive, and comfortable working to tight deadlines.

Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join in this newly created and wide ranging role as this insurance MGA group continues on their exciting growth plans.

Benefits & Diversity

Our client is committed to diversity in all forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process. They offer a hybrid working environment.