Technical Reporting Accountant

Antares; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Antares seeks a Qualified Accountant with 3-5 years in insurance to lead IFRS 17 close and related reporting. You will own the technical close process and coordinate with actuarial, finance, and external auditors. Strong Excel and analytics are essential for accurate MI reporting.

The role involves delivering quarterly IFRS 17, IFRS 4 and UK GAAP results, and driving continuous improvement in financial reporting processes within the Lloyd’s entity.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 3-5 years in the insurance sector.
• Experience in IFRS 17 close and reporting.
• Strong analytical and MI reporting capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder and audit coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Own IFRS 17, IFRS 4 and UK GAAP technical close processes.
• Prepare quarterly IFRS 17/IFRS 4 results for group reporting.
• Deliver timely management and financial information compliant with IFRS.
• Support process and system improvements across financial reporting.

Skills

IFRS 17 methodologies

IFRS 17 implementation

MI reporting

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Audit coordination

Advanced Excel

Insurance technical knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant (3-5 years in insurance)

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

At Antares, our success starts with our people. We’re a collaborative and an inclusive organisation where every voice is valued, and every individual can grow and thrive.We combine deep expertise with a supportive culture to deliver outstanding results for our clients and a fulfilling experience for our colleagues.

Whatever stage of your career you'll find a place to belong, contribute, develop and we’d love to hear from you.

Knowledge And Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with at least three to five years of insurance industry experience.

Skills And Demonstrated Experience

• Should have either handled or played a significant role in the technical close of a general insurer.
• Knowledge of IFRS 17 methodologies and reporting requirements.
• Direct experience in IFRS 17 implementation or BAU reporting.
• Good analytical and MI reporting skills.,
• Ability to apply process improvement
• Strong communication with stakeholders and external auditors and ability to co-ordinate tasks between internal teams.
• Advanced Excel skills (Sum ifs, pivot tables, v look ups)
• High degree of organisation, task planning and time management.
• Strong Insurance Technical Knowledge

My Role:

Provides high-quality management and financial reporting for the Antares at Lloyd’s Entity and support process improvement.

The close process runs from the point of data capture into our core accounts close model, followed by the execution of accounting processes, review and interaction with the Actuarial function and finishes once the submission is made and queries cleared. Other than core reporting key deliverable for this role involves supporting and leading ongoing business-wide process and procedure improvement projects and system change, relating to core financial reporting.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ownership of IFRS 17, IFRS 4 and UK GAAP Technical Close Process.
• Responsible for preparation and production of IFRS 17 and IFRS 4 technical result on a quarterly basis.
• Provide accurate and timely management and financial information, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local reporting requirements.
• Quarterly IFRS 17, IFRS 4 and UK GAAP Closing pack production for Group Reporting.
• Perform analysis of movements in IFRS 17 balances and explain key drivers of financial performance.
• Assist the team with external audit matters.
• Assist with the population of technical memorandums.
• Ad hoc tasks when required.