Reporting Accountant

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

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