Technical Reporting Accountant

Technical Reporting Accountant - 12 Month FTC

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Reporting Accountant and play a key role in delivering high-quality management and financial reporting. This pivotal position offers the chance to influence process improvements, ensure compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP, and collaborate closely with external auditors. If you're passionate about technical accounting, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a keen eye for detail, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

What You'll Do:
* Own the technical close process, including the preparation and production of monthly and quarterly insurance technical results under UK GAAP and IFRS 17.
* Produce comprehensive quarterly closing packs and conduct detailed financial reviews, analysing variances and investigating unusual movements.
* Support process improvement initiatives within the financial reporting domain, contributing to system enhancements and change projects.
* Liaise directly with external auditors and ensure all reporting requirements are met with accuracy and timeliness.
* Lead or assist in ongoing process and procedural change projects pertinent to core financial reporting, continuously seeking efficiency and control improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Qualified Accountant with at least 3-5 years of experience in the insurance industry.
* Proven experience in handling or significantly contributing to the technical close for a general insurer.
* Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MI reporting.
* Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, with experience liaising with external auditors.
* Robust organizational skills, with excellent task planning and time management.

Nice to Have Skills:
* Experience with IFRS 17 reporting.
* Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
* Previous experience in insurance technical accounting or financial reporting roles.

Take your career to the next level by joining a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in financial reporting. If you're ready to bring your expertise and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply now!