Reporting Accountant
London (Hybrid role)
Permanent
A well-known insurance company is looking for a Reporting Accountant to join its Finance team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a high-performing, collaborative environment and gain exposure to complex insurance accounting and reporting.
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting month-end close processes and ensuring strong financial controls. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll contribute to both operational finance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of monthly US GAAP reporting to the parent company
- Assist in syndicate and legal entity reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Perform period-end reconciliations and investigate variances
- Collaborate with FP&A, reporting teams, and wider finance functions (AP, Treasury, Tax, Operations)
- Provide clear financial analysis and commentary on monthly results
- Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives
- Support finance transformation and change programmes
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements (e.g. Financial controls, data protection, financial crime)
Skills & Experience
- Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant
- Strong Excel skills
- Insurance sector experience beneficial, but not essential
- Exposure to SAP or large ERP systems advantageous
- Experience with US GAAP is preferred but not essential
What We’re Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Confident communicator who builds strong stakeholder relationships
- Adaptable, curious, and motivated to develop professionally
- Team player with a positive, solutions-focused approach