Group Reporting Accountant

Exciting Opportunity in a Growing Insurance Services Business

My client a leading provider of outsourced services to the insurance industry, is seeking a Group Reporting Accountant to join our expanding team.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a senior role where you will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality financial reporting and maintaining robust processes and controls across Lloyd's syndicates and insurance clients both internally and externally.

The Role

As a Group Reporting Accountant, you will provide a professional and accurate accounting service to clients, ensuring all deliverables are produced efficiently and in line with strict deadlines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing group consolidated management accounts and financial reports
• Preparing statutory accounts and GAAP-compliant reporting
• Maintaining and reconciling client ledgers
• Preparing and processing journals, recharges, and payments
• Supporting regulatory returns and audit processes
• Monitoring cash flow, balances, and outstanding items
• Ensuring strong financial controls and documentation
• Collaborating with clients, auditors, and regulators
• Supporting team development, training, and process improvements

About You

We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills:

• Qualified accountant
• Experience in group reporting and financial consolidation
• Background in insurance finance / Lloyd's environment desirable but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholder engagement experience
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (Sage Intacct experience advantageous)
• A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset

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