Project & Development Accountant

Project & Development Accountant

My client, a leading insurance business in Surrey is currently looking to recruit a recently qualified candidate from practice. The role of Project & Development Accountant would suit the profile of an individual currently working within a Top 10 practice, having audited within the Insurance sector previously.

This role will work very closely with the Head of Financial Reporting & Group Financial Controller. You will be responsible for a wide variety of duties including reporting & development of the current systems and processes.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ongoing development and enhancement of the Finance department accounting, reporting and analysis systems, work processes, financial tools and MI.
• Develop and implement on a BAU basis process and reporting changes arising from amendments to the regulatory and statutory environment, with particular reference to Solvency II and IFRS.
• Present technical and complex regulatory legislation and accounting reporting standards in succinct format, drawing out the most salient points to enable senior management to quickly assimilate the key issues and impacts.
• Work closely with the Financial Strategy Manager and Systems Accountant to help develop financial reporting and analysis to better serve the business in a PLC environment.
• As requested by senior management, undertake ad hoc financial investigations or projects to support and provide enhanced understanding of financial implications of management decisions and actions
• Assist with the preparation of Board papers and presentations on all of the areas defined above.

My client is looking for an ACA qualified accountant; you will be currently employed by a Top 10 Accountancy firm and looking to take your first step into Industry. You must have audited within the Insurance sector previously.