Technical Accounting Manager

Sellick Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to lead the technical accounting function within a growing insurance business. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical standards, own IFRS 17 projects, and collaborate with senior leadership on compliance matters. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, relevant qualifications, and the ability to influence and lead stakeholders. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will shape the future of the organization and ensure adherence to evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in technical accounting in insurance.
• Strong understanding of IFRS 17 and Solvency II compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of technical accounting standards and own IFRS 17 projects.
• Collaborate with finance team on Solvency II compliance and provide expert advice.

Skills

Technical Accounting Standards

IFRS 17

Solvency II Compliance

Technical Documentation Development

Stakeholder Management

Education

ACCA

ACA

ICAEW

ICAS

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Sellick Partnership is recruiting for a Senior Technical Accountant for an insurance business experiencing significant growth through acquisition and organic means.

This Senior Financial Accountant will work closely with an outstanding leadership team to deliver and own a best-in-class technical accounting function in a continually evolving environment.

This role offers full ownership of technical accounting standards across the business, development of technical papers, and significant input into board papers, working closely with the SLT on future changes and their organizational impact.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of technical accounting standards.
2. Own IFRS 17 projects.
3. Develop technical papers for board and audit committees.
4. Collaborate with the finance team during key periods, advising on Solvency II compliance.
5. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert providing technical advice to SLT.

The ideal candidate will have a technical background, preferably from an Audit or Practice setting, with a strong understanding of technical accounting standards in an insurance context, experience in developing technical documentation, and the ability to partner with the wider business.

You should be qualified (ACCA, ACA, ICAEW, ICAS) with relevant industry experience in an insurance organization, seeking to take ownership of the technical accounting function, and capable of challenging, influencing, and leading senior stakeholders to establish a robust technical framework and adapt to future regulatory changes.

If you're looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, hands-on environment, and aspire to be a Technical Accounting Lead, please send your CV or contact John Thistlethwaite at Sellick Partnership.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Insurance and Financial Services