Financial Reporting and Technical Accountant
Core
Senior technical accounting expert owning complex, judgement-intensive accounting areas across the Group, including UK insurance broking, claims handling, car finance, and SPV structures.
Role type
Senior individual contributor technical accountant
Builds
Group accounting policies, audit-ready financial reporting, and sustainable accounting controls
Domain
Financial Services (Insurance, Car Finance, Lending)
Required skills
FRS 102, IFRS, Insurance accounting (earned premium, technical provisions, reinsurance), Share-based payments, Lease accounting, Impairment/ECL provisioning, SPV accounting, Revenue recognition
Preferred skills
Car finance domain expertise, Legacy issue resolution, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
FRS 102, IFRS
Responsibilities
Own and maintain Group accounting policies across all entities; Lead FRS 102 impact assessment and transition; Act as authoritative internal voice on complex accounting areas; Drive resolution of legacy technical items and prior year audit findings; Lead documentation and review of revenue recognition policies; Prepare and review complex balance sheet reconciliations; Act as primary Finance contact for external auditors on technical accounting judgements; Coach and develop junior colleagues on technical accounting topics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC