Senior Financial Accountant - Insurance

About the Role

A 12-month fixed term contract to drive financial reporting for a UK branch of a global insurer.

Own the technical P&L delivery with primary focus on IFRS 17 and Solvency II/UK compliance.

This role requires strong technical insurance accounting expertise, particularly in IFRS 17 and regulatory reporting, combined with the ability to drive process improvements and manage critical system interfaces.

Ideal for an experienced insurance accountant looking for a defined technical project with genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate quarterly and annual financial reporting for UK branch under IFRS 17 and Solvency II/UK standards
• Develop detailed understanding of branch technical P&L result and manage preparation/review processes
• Manage the preparation and review process of branch financial results
• Support IFRS 17 analysis and deliver quarterly uploads for IFRS 17 and Solvency II compliance
• Manage key interfaces across general ledger and underwriting systems, ensuring transparent translation of operational data into financial results
• Lead interim and annual audit deliveries for UK branch
• Monitor and analyse regulatory framework changes (accounting and insurance) and communicate impact to senior management
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality
• Design and deliver financial reports addressing regulatory and group requirements

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong insurance accounting background either from practice or industry
• Proven experience in insurance P&L reporting with solid technical foundation
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS 17 - ESSENTIAL
• Deep understanding of Solvency II/UK regulatory requirements
• Experience with general ledger systems and underwriting system interfaces
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to manipulate and validate complex data
• Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to work to tight deadlines
• Effective communicator able to influence across finance, operations, and senior management

Defined 12-month project with a global insurer where you'll drive critical IFRS 17 and regulatory reporting delivery.

High-impact technical accounting role with genuine scope for process improvement and system optimization.

Work at the heart of the financial control function with senior management exposure and the opportunity to shape reporting infrastructure.

Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.