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Financial Accountant

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Kate Aylward

  • Contact email:

    Kate.Aylward@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-072023-215637_1690387367

  • Published:

    8 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    2023-08-03

A global, general insurance business is looking for a Financial Accountant. This role will see you supporting the senior members of the team on a wide range of responsibilities to ensure your development and progression. These responsibilities include financial reporting, tax accounting and regulatory reporting for all entities at group level.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with the group external audit
  • Preparing quarterly accounts and regulatory reporting
  • VAT returns
  • Insurance Premium Tax returns
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Other ad hoc responsibilities, including supporting with system upgrades and implementations

Required skills:

  • Experience liaising with auditors
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP or Solvency II
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Part qualified / qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)
  • Previous exposure to accounting systems
  • Good working knowledge and understanding of insurance businesses financial statements
  • Previous recent experience within the General insurance industry (essential)

This role is central London based offering flexible hybrid working (roughly 2 days in the office) and many other perks including private health & dental care, season ticket loans and more!

If the above sounds like you, then please apply online with an up to date CV today!

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