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Senior Group Reporting Accountant - IFRS 18 Month FTC

Senior Group Reporting Accountant - IFRS 18 Month FTC

LHH Recruitment Solutions

Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days

Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Senior Group Accountant with a focus on insurance accounting and IFRS, offering an 18-month fixed term contract.
Candidates should have significant experience in insurance accounting and a strong understanding of IFRS, with ACA/ACCA qualifications.
Key responsibilities include leading IFRS reporting and consolidation, preparing consolidated financial statements, and supporting IFRS17 delivery.
The role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and excellent analytical and communication abilities.
The salary offered is approximately £95K, along with a bonus and benefits, and the role can be fully remote or hybrid.

Are you an experienced Senior Group Accountant with extensive experience in insurance accounting, with a strong focus on IFRS and consolidation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a significant impact as our client initiates a UK GAAP to IFRS transformation project.

We are on the lookout for a highly motivated individual to join the business on an 18-month fixed term contract to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the external financial reporting, while playing a major part in shaping and improving group reporting processes.

What You'll Do:

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you'll lead on IFRS reporting and consolidation, staying ahead of technical updates and ensuring full compliance. You'll also support IFRS17 delivery and partner with teams like actuarial to meet complex reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, notes, and disclosures for all reporting periods.
Stay updated on IFRS changes, assessing their impact on the Group.
Prepare technical accounting papers and develop IFRS policies.
Collaborate with internal teams, particularly the actuarial department, to meet IFRS17 requirements.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to the month-end close process.

Must-Have Skills:

IFRS Expertise: Extensive knowledge of IFRS and insurance accounting principles.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire accounting teams.
Project Management: Strong skills in managing projects and optimising processes.
Analytical & Communication: Excellent analytical abilities with effective communication skills.

What You Bring:

Significant experience in insurance accounting with a focus on IFRS.
ACA/ACCA qualified with substantial post-qualification experience.
A solid understanding of industry trends and a commercial mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel.

This role can be fully remote or hybrid depending on preference. You must be UK based and able to travel to the head office in West Sussex approximately 1 day per month (maximum)

Salary is c£95K + Bonus + Benefits

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