Technical Accountant

A leading London Market insurer is looking for a qualified Technical Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers a salary of up to £100,000 plus a 10% non-contributory pension.

As a Technical Accountant you will take ownership of the technical close process and produce monthly and quarterly insurance technical results under UK GAAP and IFRS 17. You will also prepare quarterly closing packs, analyse results against plan and the previous year, investigate unusual movements and work closely with FP&A throughout the reporting cycle.

This Technical Accountant role will also involve supporting finance change projects, improving reporting processes and controls, assisting with system enhancements and liaising directly with external auditors.

To be considered for this Technical Accountant role, you must be:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experienced in the technical close of a general insurer.
• Able to demonstrate at least three to five years’ insurance industry experience.
• Knowledgeable in UK GAAP and IFRS 17.
• Highly competent in Excel, including SUMIFS, pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Confident working with internal stakeholders and external auditors.

This Technical accountant package includes private medical and dental insurance for you and your family, 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, 10 times salary life assurance, group income protection, an interest-free season ticket loan, subsidised gym membership, a private GP service and two paid volunteering days each year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of a key reporting function within a leading London Market insurer as a Technical accountant. Apply now to discuss the role in confidence.