Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant - FTC

A global corporate and specialty insurance organisation is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support the delivery of high-quality, timely branch financial reporting.

The role places strong emphasis on developing and improving underlying processes and controls, in line with internal policies and standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong sense of accountability and ownership, with the ability to deliver results under tight deadlines while remaining flexible and resilient.

This position is a 1 year fixed-term contract with potential for extension.

Financial Reporting (Technical)

• Lead the establishment of business partnering within the financial controls area, identifying key stakeholders and control account owners


• Establish service level agreements (SLAs) with stakeholders contributing to the production of monthly audit files


• Update finance procedures and support the development of a finance manual


• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency within scope of responsibility


• Support the preparation and delivery of accurate quarterly and annual financial reporting for the UK entity


• Assist in the preparation and review of financial results


• Develop a detailed understanding of the technical performance of the UK entity


• Support analysis and understanding of IFRS 17 results


• Maintain clear oversight of how operational data translates into financial outcomes


• Monitor regulatory changes (statutory, legal, etc.) and assess potential impacts


• Support communication and understanding of key financial interfaces


• Assist with interim and annual audits


• Support periodic system reporting submissions


• Design, develop and analyse reports, identifying and recommending solutions to reporting issues


• Ensure adherence to all relevant local and group guidelines

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance process efficiency, quality, and value


• Manage system improvements and maintain documentation of controls relating to reporting processes


• Perform detailed data validation and analytical reviews, escalating inconsistencies where necessary

• Strong organisational skills, including effective scheduling, prioritisation and time management


• High level of attention to detail


• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines


• Collaborative approach, working as part of a wider finance team


• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering business requirements


• Strong problem-solving capabilities


• Effective communication skills when engaging with internal stakeholders, including senior management and group functions

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