Senior Technical Accountant

AXA Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to support the Statutory Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager, delivering statutory accounts for AXA UK entities and technical papers across UK GAAP and IFRS. You will provide independent checks on balance sheet reconciliations, advise on insurance and reinsurance accounting, and help drive audits and IFRS reporting.

The role offers hybrid work with two days remote per week, expanding to three days from December 2026, and requires

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IFRS, FRS 101, and FRS 102.
• Experience with independent financial audits and reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently and communicate technical accounting issues clearly.
• Insurance/reinsurance knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of statutory financial accounts for AXA UK entities.
• Prepare technical accounting papers on key topics.
• Investigate, interpret and implement appropriate accounting treatments with sign-off from AXA Group and external auditors.
• Provide technical advice and training to Finance teams and other business areas.
• Assist in delivery of independent audits of balance sheet reconciliations across entities.
• Ensure documentation for IFC scope processes is complete and maintained.
• Build relationships within a large matrixed organisation to understand accounting complexities.
• Demonstrate understanding of accounting for insurance, reinsurance, and investment businesses.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

FRS 101 knowledge

FRS 102 knowledge

Audit & reconciliations

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent

Job description

About AXA:

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.

AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.

Job overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Accountant to join our Ipswich team. You'll be supporting the Statutory Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager in handling the statutory reporting and technical accounting work for the AXA UK Group. The team aims to be the expert resource on technical accounting and act as the main contact for local statutory reporting, covering UK GAAP and IFRS, as well as Group reporting under IFRS. You'll also be providing independent quality checks on the balance sheet reconciliations of all AXA UK entities.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of statutory financial accounts of each AXA UK entity in accordance with relevant accounting standards, achieving audit clearance and submission to the Boards in line with agreed timetables.
• Assist in the preparation of technical accounting papers, covering key audit topics.
• In conjunction with your manager, for new or emerging technical accounting issues, investigate, interpret and implement the appropriate accounting treatment liaising and gaining sign off as required from AXA Group and external auditors.
• Provide technical advice and training as requested to support the other Finance teams and other business areas in the AXA Group.
• Assist in the delivery of a programme of independent audits of balance sheet reconciliations performed across all entities.
• Ensure processes identified in scope of IFC are compliant and the necessary documentation is accurately maintained.
• Networking and building relationships within the business to understand the complexities of working within a large matrixed organisation.
• Consistently demonstrate a good understanding of the accounting for insurance, reinsurance, and investment businesses best practices.

Work arrangements:

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) from December 2026. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events.

Your skills & experience:

• Sound knowledge of IFRS, FRS 101, and FRS 102.
• Clear understanding of the purpose and nature of independent financial audits and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with company policies, business processes, procedures, and systems within a broader business context.
• Proven ability to work independently, creatively, and effectively under pressure.
• Strong teaching and communication skills to explain technical accounting issues clearly.
• Awareness of current issues affecting the financial services industry.
• Qualified accountant or equivalent through significant relevant experience, with a solid track record in financial accounting and insurance/reinsurance knowledge.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

How to apply:

To apply, click on the ‘apply now’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to [e-mail].

We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.

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