12-Month Contract
London (Hybrid 2/3 days in the office a week)
We're looking for a Senior Investment Accountant to join a UK life insurance business undergoing an exciting post-acquisition US GAAP accounting transition. This is a hands-on, technical role, reporting into the Head of Investment Accounting & Reporting, and working closely with internal stakeholders and external consultants.
Responsibilities:
* Apply your US GAAP investment accounting expertise (ASC 320, EIR, OCI, debt vs loan classification) across a broad investment portfolio.
* Build structured Excel models for amortised cost, AFS accounting, and month-end reporting.
* Design and implement interim processes, controls, and future-state operating models for investment accounting.
* Support parallel reporting, validation, and handover into business-as-usual operations.
* Work across diverse investments, including corporate bonds, sovereigns, private debt, commercial mortgages, and infrastructure loans.
Requirements:
1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong US GAAP investment experience.
2. Big 4 Audit or Accounting Advisory background, ideally Senior/Assistant Manager level.
3. Experience in accounting transitions, acquisitions, or complex change programmes.
4. Advanced Excel skills and ability to build auditable, ...