Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Pension Insurance Corporation plc; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to enhance its reporting and financial management processes. This role involves producing high-quality IFRS reports, collaborating across departments, and driving improvements in statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, a deep understanding of the insurance industry, and the ability to manage complex reporting tasks. Join a dynamic team that values resilience, adaptability, and loyalty while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

28 days' annual leave

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in reporting roles within the financial services sector.
• Understanding of IFRS, Solvency II, and life insurance accounting.

Responsibilities

• Produce external IFRS reports and improve reporting processes.
• Manage relationships with external accounting firms and auditors.

Skills

Problem analysis and solution proposal skills

Communication and influencing abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Prioritization and judgment skills

Driving change and contributing to projects

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Oracle FCCS

SmartView Excel add-in

Microsoft Office suite

Workiva

Job description

Pension Insurance Corporation ("PIC") provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management, asset and liability management, and exceptional customer service. Our purpose is to pay pensions for our current and future policyholders. We set strategic objectives and foster a culture based on our PIC Values: Resilient, Adaptable, and Loyal.

PIC is recruiting for a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to join its Reporting & Financial Management department on a 6-month FTC basis. You will collaborate across Finance and the wider business to deliver statutory reporting for PIC Group, including year-end accounts for approximately 30 entities and half-year reports for PIC plc and PICG Group. You will support process improvements, solve problems, and mitigate risks to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.

Accountabilities:

• Produce external IFRS reports, including the Annual Report and Accounts for the Group and UK subsidiaries, and the half-year Investor Report.
• Improve statutory and other reporting processes, controls, and output quality.
• Review external reporting content, benchmark against peers, and recommend enhancements.
• Support management information and regulatory reporting tasks.
• Manage relationships with external accounting firms for smaller subsidiaries.
• Prepare papers for the Audit Committee and Board related to statutory reporting.
• Develop technical papers for new accounting policies or treatments.
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors.
• Lead finance aspects of company-wide projects or initiatives.
• Review policies and procedures to ensure effective controls and efficiency.

Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Understanding of the insurance industry and reporting metrics like IFRS and Solvency II.
• Experience in reporting roles.
• Knowledge of IFRS and life and pensions accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Experience:

• Financial services sector experience.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, Oracle FCCS, and SmartView Excel add-in.
• Experience with Workiva (preferred).
• Understanding of IFRS 17 and its application to life insurance.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting and Solvency II.

Skills:

• Problem analysis and solution proposal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Prioritization and judgment skills.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities.
• Capability to drive change and contribute to projects.

Desirable Attributes:

• Problem-solving with a consultative approach.
• Effective communicator who structures insights clearly.
• Innovative mindset open to change and improvement.

Benefits:

Alongside a competitive salary, enjoy benefits such as 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays) and more.