Accountant

Accountant

Posted 1 week ago by DiverseJobsMatter

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Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Accounting Alteryx Automation Business Requirements Financial Data Financial Services General Insurance Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables And Charts Power BI Powerquery Process Improvement Scheme (Programming Language) Stakeholder Management

Summary: The MI Reporting Accountant role is a fixed-term contract position based in Leeds, UK, focusing on delivering accurate financial and regulatory reporting within a collaborative environment. The position requires a detail-oriented individual who is process-driven and eager to enhance their expertise in financial reporting. The role involves continuous improvement of reporting processes and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should possess relevant accounting qualifications and experience in financial services or complex reporting environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver monthly reporting outputs to subject matter experts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support quarterly external regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting processes across financial reporting and analytics.
  • Promote consistency across business areas to provide a single, reliable source of financial data.
  • Understand business users’ needs, proactively resolving queries and supporting effective reporting solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
  • Contribute to the development of reporting tools and solutions aligned with business requirements.

Key Skills:

  • Part-qualified or qualified accountant (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience in a financial services or complex reporting environment (insurance sector knowledge advantageous).
  • Strong technical and analytical skills, with experience in process improvement and change delivery.
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, XLOOKUPs) and the ability to interpret financial data clearly.
  • Experience with reporting and automation tools such as Power BI, Power Query, or Alteryx is desirable.
  • Comfortable working with large, complex datasets.
  • Familiarity with London Market Insurance and Lloyd’s reporting is beneficial but not essential.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

MI Reporting Accountant (FTC)

Location: Hybrid (Leeds, UK)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Overview

Our client is seeking an MI Reporting Accountant to join their Reporting Centre of Excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, delivering accurate financial and regulatory reporting while driving improvements across reporting processes. It is well suited to individuals who are detail-oriented, process-driven, and eager to develop their expertise within financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver monthly reporting outputs to subject matter experts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support quarterly external regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting processes across financial reporting and analytics.
  • Promote consistency across business areas to provide a single, reliable source of financial data.
  • Understand business users’ needs, proactively resolving queries and supporting effective reporting solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
  • Contribute to the development of reporting tools and solutions aligned with business requirements.

Candidate Profile

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (or equivalent experience). Experience in a financial services or complex reporting environment (insurance sector knowledge advantageous). Strong technical and analytical skills, with experience in process improvement and change delivery. Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, XLOOKUPs) and the ability to interpret financial data clearly. Experience with reporting and automation tools such as Power BI, Power Query, or Alteryx is desirable. Comfortable working with large, complex datasets. Familiarity with London Market Insurance and Lloyd’s reporting is beneficial but not essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive package, which may include: 30 days annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time, job share, and compressed hours. Generous employer pension contributions. Private medical insurance for employees and dependents. Family-friendly policies, including extended paid parental leave. Opportunity to work remotely abroad for short periods. Cycle-to-Work scheme and other wellbeing initiatives. Commitment to sustainable business practices and responsible investing.

Inclusion & Accessibility

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued. Adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process to ensure candidates are able to perform at their best.

Salary

Competitive

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV. A member of the recruitment team will be in touch should your application meet the requirements.

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