Job Description:
Financial Reporting Accountant
Brighton (Victory House, BN1 4FY)
Fixed Term Contract 12 months
Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)
Full time, 37.5 hours
Salary £51,400 to £64,200 per annum plus Bupa Benefits
We make health happen
At Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, which means our customers always come first.
As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you’ll be part of our Financial Reporting Team (FRT) at Bupa Global. This team is responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial results and insights that support decision-making across the business. You’ll be stepping into a key role while another team member supports a major project, making this a great opportunity to contribute meaningfully and grow professionally.
You’ll work across both management and statutory reporting, gaining exposure to international, multi-currency financial operations and collaborating with stakeholders across the business.
How you’ll help us make health happen
1. Prepare and analyse monthly management results for Bupa Global
2. Present financial insights to key stakeholders as part of the flash reporting process
3. Lead quarterly statutory reporting, including commentary and responses to Group queries
4. Manage the preparation of financial statements for various branches and oversee the audit process
5. Support wider team, market unit, or Group initiatives as needed
6. Ensure all reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with Group policies
Key Skills/Qualifications needed for this role
We’re looking for someone who’s financially literate and data-driven, thrives in a team, and enjoys making a difference through financial insight.
7. A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent) is essential. Please state this on your application.
8. Strong experience in both management and financial reporting, ideally in an international, multi-currency environment
9. A passion for process improvement and re-engineering
10. Excellent communication and influencing skills
11. A collaborative approach and a track record of working well in a team
12. The ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure
13. Strong attention to detail and the ability to process financial data quickly
14. A clear understanding of how your work supports fair treatment of customers
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
15. 25 days holiday per year, pro rata to your contract.
16. Access to a range of services to support your physical and mental wellbeing
17. Fixed term benefits allowance
18. Access to our confidential employee assistance programme
19. Workplace pension
20. Online discounts covering your everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more.
Why Bupa
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.