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Specialist Interim & Contract Accounting & Finance Recruiter for the Insurance industry
Senior Accountant – Financial Operations (Tax & GL Focus)
Team: Finance Operations – Controllership
Overview:
This is a broad financial accounting role at the centre of the controllership function of a market-leading specialist insurer. You’ll manage a range of core finance responsibilities from general ledger accuracy through to indirect tax, payroll accounting, and monthly reporting to group.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure the general ledger (SUN) is accurately maintained
* Prepare and post payroll journals across multiple entities
* Ownership of VAT and insurance tax returns (UK & Ireland)
* Reconcile and manage key balance sheet accounts
* Deliver monthly management reporting packs
* Work collaboratively across finance to support clean and timely close cycles
* Support improvement initiatives around automation and control environment
Ideal Candidate:
* Hands-on experience in financial accounting and tax
* Strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and familiarity with ERP systems
* Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
* Comfortable taking ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced environment
* Insurance industry experience is a bonus, but not essential
A snapshot of some of the benefits:
* Aviva Digital GP
* Employer Pension contribution of 13%
* Annual bonus
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* x2 wellbeing days per year
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Insurance and Engineering Services
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