Senior Management Accountant — 6-Month Contract

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals in London is seeking a Senior Management Accountant on a 6-month contract to support the accounting and finance function during a transformation.

The role covers financial reporting, planning, tax interactions, and treasury, with exposure to IFRS, local GAAP, and external auditors. You will collaborate with operational teams and senior management to deliver insights and strengthen controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Experience from within the commodity trading or financial services industry
• Member of one of the professional accounting bodies.
• 6+ years of progressive controlling / planning / finance / accounting experience, preferably in both an operational and corporate environment.
• Solid knowledge / understanding and applicability of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with experience of preparing financial statements under local GAAP.
• Strong knowledge of financial derivatives markets, hedging mechanisms, market risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, interact and influence effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Previous working experience of SAP.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial and management reporting to measure business performance.
• Ensure accurate accounting transactions and optimal balance sheet positions in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards.
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders for meaningful financial analysis and performance insights.
• Prepare financial and economic data and reports relating to strategic and operational planning.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls and assist with ad hoc projects and transformation initiatives.
• Drive the statutory accounts preparation under local GAAP and liaise with external auditors.
• Provide information to tax advisors for annual corporate tax computations; review VAT returns.
• Support cash management and reporting including cash forecasting and foreign exposures.
• Ensure robust internal controls, month/year-end reporting, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent/Team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/Accounting/Business Administration or related

Member of a professional accounting body

Tools

SAP

Job description

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals in London is seeking a Senior Management Accountant on a 6-month contract to support the accounting and finance function during a transformation.

The role covers financial reporting, planning, tax interactions, and treasury, with exposure to IFRS, local GAAP, and external auditors. You will collaborate with operational teams and senior management to deliver insights and strengthen controls.