Senior Accountant

Our client is a UK life and pensions company helping customers plan and save for the long term, with roots going back over 100 years. They operate in one of the largest, most sophisticated insurance markets in the world. Due to expansion, they’re now seeking a Senior Accountant to join their thriving team in Aylesbury. The role will pay a competitive up to £80,000 plus a 25% annual bonus and will come with a range of benefits.What is expected of the Senior Accountant?Contribute and collaborate with the Financial Reporting team with the delivery of the monthly, half yearly and annual financial and regulatory reporting. Reporting is done on the following bases; UK GAAP, IFRS and Solvency II.Supporting the Finance management team to co-ordinate activities and ensure all key deliverables are delivered to time, cost and quality metricsEnsure that returns e.g. Solvency II are accurate and submitted on timeProvide accurate and timely reporting of financial positions including Statutory Accounts and Solvency II returnsAnalyse results and query figures and provide insights on the data availableContribute significantly to projects and provide appropriate financial input as necessaryLiaison with third parties where required, including external auditors and fund custodians, to progress resolution of any queries.Maintain a compliant culture that meets expected conduct measures including regulatory requirementsMaintain risks arising from the activities and deliverables in accordance with the Risk Management Framework and Policies.Monitor the regulatory environment in respect of Solvency II and related areasEnsure records are maintained and controlled in accordance with prescribed practices and proceduresReview effectiveness of the Finance control environment (including systems) and implement changes where requiredAct as Finance Lead or SME for Finance projects from initiation to implementationLead in the specification of new systems and process developmentsWhat we look for in a Senior Accountant?Strong financial knowledge and analysis skills. Digs deeper to understand, explain and resolve queries and the business impact.Track record of delivering to projects across the organisation to achieve milestones and objectives. Proactive approach to deliveryAbility to understand what is important/ critical in terms of implementation of new business and/ or projects.Ability to identify opportunities to improve systems, procedures, processes and colleague developmentConfident in building and developing relationships at all levels within and outside organisationsQualified accountant (ACA; ACCA; CIMA)Experience in life insurance industry, regulations, finance operations and reportingKnowledge and experience of Solvency II and IFRS17 regulations and requirementsGood working knowledge of General Ledger and Microsoft Excel.Strong financial analyst skills able to solve complex problems that have broad impacts.Knowledge of systems implementation.What the Senior Accountant will receive?Up to £80,00025% bonusA range of benefitsInterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.For more information about this role, please contact:Our client who offers finance to customers who are not accepted by the mainstream lenders andhas built up a reputation for providing a strong product ...Our client who offers finance to customers who are not accepted by the mainstream lenders andhas built up a reputation for providing a strong product ...Our client who offers finance to customers who are not accepted by the mainstream lenders andhas built up a reputation for providing a strong product ...
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