Financial Accountant – Insurance

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is seeking a Financial Accountant in Dublin City Centre with a hybrid work arrangement. The role covers financial reporting, regulatory requirements and broader finance activities within an established insurance team.

You will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to improving controls and processes. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in insurance, strong reporting skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification with at least 2 years' PQE.
• Insurance sector experience is essential.
• Strong financial reporting and statutory/regulatory reporting capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support financial, statutory and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with audit and compliance requirements.
• Manage reconciliations and maintain accurate financial data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business.
• Maintain and improve financial controls and reporting processes.
• Support wider finance projects and process improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified with PQE

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant – Insurance

Location: Dublin City Centre (Hybrid)

Our Client

Our client is an established organisation operating within the Insurance sector.

They are seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Dublin finance team in a broad role offering exposure across financial reporting, regulatory requirements and wider finance activities.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to further develop their career within the Insurance sector.

The position offers exposure across financial and regulatory reporting, controls and wider finance projects, while working closely with experienced professionals across the business. The organisation also offers an attractive benefits package and good long-term career opportunities.

Who should apply?

This opportunity will suit a qualified accountant with experience in the Insurance sector, either in practice or industry.

• ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 2 years' PQE.
• Insurance experience gained in practice or industry is essential.
• Strong financial reporting and technical accounting skills.
• Exposure to statutory or regulatory reporting requirements.
• Good analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Role and Reporting Lines

Working as part of an established finance team, you will support a range of financial reporting and accounting activities across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting financial, statutory and regulatory reporting.
• Assisting with audit and compliance requirements.
• Managing reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial information.
• Working closely with stakeholders across the wider business.
• Maintaining and improving financial controls and reporting processes.
• Supporting wider finance projects and process improvements.