Technical Accounting Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant insurance company in London is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with evolving accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, have strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a high-performing team that values collaboration and impact.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, Lloyd's, and Solvency II.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and handling complex data sets.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews of statutory and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, and Solvency II.
• Prepare and review Board and Audit Committee papers.
• Assist with tax compliance and finance controls documentation.

Skills

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Technical knowledge of US GAAP

Technical knowledge of IFRS

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management skills

Analytical mindset

Reconciliation abilities

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

Overview

Your new company

A dynamic and forward-thinking insurance group is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join its London-based finance team. This is a pivotal role focused on embedding key reporting changes, providing technical and commercial guidance, and ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards in a complex reporting environment. You'll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement across reporting processes, maintaining robust controls, and supporting statutory and regulatory deliverables.

Your new role

• Lead technical reviews of statutory and regulatory reporting (Annual Reports, Solvency II, Lloyd's, NAIC, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, Lloyd's, and Solvency II
• Produce technical accounting papers and evaluate the financial reporting impacts of significant transactions
• Act as the primary finance contact for projects and change initiatives
• Prepare and review Board and Audit Committee papers
• Support financial statement disclosures and complex journal entries
• Provide quarterly training and respond to regulator queries
• Assist with tax compliance and finance controls documentation

What you\'ll need to succeed

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, Lloyd\'s, and Solvency II
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and handling complex data sets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with strong reconciliation abilities
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and solve problems independently
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance frameworks

What you\'ll get in return

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing team within a company that values curiosity, collaboration, and radical simplicity. If you\'re passionate about technical accounting and want to make a real impact on a growing business, we\'d love to hear from you.

What you need to do now

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