Accountant

We are are looking for an Accountant to support the financial reporting for the trading subsidiaries within the Just Group, specifically life and lifetime mortgage companies.

In this role, you will assist with the monthly close process for financial reporting, ensuring that financial reports are accurately prepared, timely, appropriately reconciled, and thoroughly analyzed.

You will also ensure adherence to group accounting policies and support the Financial Reporting Manager in delivering high-quality financial reports and analysis to the Head of Corporate Reporting, management, and third parties.

Responsibilities

Preparation of Financial Statements: Own the preparation of financial statements (statutory annual report and return) for life and lifetime mortgage companies.

Support IFRS 17 Reporting Processes: Manage and reconcile the finance feed to provide the Actuarial engine with accounting data for monthly IFRS 17 reporting.

Analytical Review and IFRS 17 Disclosure: Conduct analytical reviews for life and lifetime mortgage companies and prepare IFRS 17 disclosures.

Regulatory Returns: Own the preparation of regulatory returns for ABI and ONS and provide necessary data to Compliance for FCA returns.

Journal Preparation: Prepare IFRS 17-related journals and other journals as needed for financial reporting.

External Audit Assistance: Assist in external audits by preparing required schedules and data, and responding to auditor queries.

Financial Reporting Tool Implementation and Improvement Initiatives: Support the implementation of financial reporting tools and other improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

Professional Accountancy Qualification (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Experience in IFRS insurance accounting and reporting

Good knowledge of financial analysis and controls

Strong problem-solving and proactive resolution skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Company Benefits

A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday

Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case

A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme - paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets

Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company

FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)

A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal

Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones