Senior Reporting Accountant

Weareedenbrook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weareedenbrook is seeking a Reporting / Senior Reporting Accountant to join its finance team in a life & pensions and investments context. The role covers statutory and regulatory reporting across a multi-entity environment, with exposure to financial reporting, technical accounting, Group reporting and external audit.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with post-qualification experience, proficient in IFRS 17, Solvency II and EU reporting (SFCR/QRTs), and able to drive improvements

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Experience in statutory and regulatory reporting, ideally within the insurance sector.
• Strong knowledge of LUXGAAP, with experience preparing or reviewing statutory financial statements.
• Experience with EU regulatory reporting, including SFCR and QRTs.
• Good understanding of life insurance accounting and the Finance/Actuarial interface.
• Experience with, or a strong understanding of, IFRS 17, Solvency II, Group consolidation, multi-entity reporting and financial control frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Previous experience within the insurance industry is essential

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements, interim filings and regulatory reporting, including SFCR and Non-Actuarial QRTs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory requirements, including IFRS, LUXGAAP and Solvency II.
• Support financial close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and disclosures.
• Prepare and support technical accounting papers for significant transactions and accounting judgements.
• Assist with Group reporting, consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and reporting packs.
• Support the external audit process, responding to queries and ensuring timely delivery of information.
• Contribute to strengthening financial controls and driving improvements across reporting processes.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Statutory reporting

IFRS 17

Solvency II

Group consolidation

Multi-entity reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

We are working with a large Life & Pensions and Investments client who are looking for a Reporting / Senior Reporting Accountant to join their finance team. The role will support statutory and regulatory reporting across a complex, multi-entity environment, with exposure to financial reporting, technical accounting, Group reporting and external audit.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements, interim filings and regulatory reporting, including SFCR and Non-Actuarial QRTs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory requirements, including IFRS, LUXGAAP and Solvency II.
• Support financial close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and disclosures.
• Prepare and support technical accounting papers for significant transactions and accounting judgements.
• Assist with Group reporting, consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and reporting packs.
• Support the external audit process, responding to queries and ensuring timely delivery of information.
• Contribute to strengthening financial controls and driving improvements across reporting processes.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in statutory and/or regulatory reporting, ideally within the insurance sector.
• Strong knowledge of LUXGAAP, with experience preparing or reviewing statutory financial statements.
• Experience with EU regulatory reporting, including SFCR and QRTs.
• Good understanding of life insurance accounting and the Finance/Actuarial interface.
• Experience with, or a strong understanding of, IFRS 17, Solvency II, Group consolidation, multi-entity reporting and financial control frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Previous experience within the insurance industry is essential