Job type
PermanentLocation
CheltenhamWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
InsurancePay
Market rate
Group Reporting Accountant - Cheltenham - Newly created role - Financial Services
Exciting Opportunity in a Growing Insurance Services Business
My client a leading provider of outsourced services to the insurance industry, is seeking a Group Reporting Accountant to join our expanding team.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a senior role where you will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality financial reporting and maintaining robust processes and controls across Lloyd's syndicates and insurance clients both internally and externally.
The Role
As a Group Reporting Accountant, you will provide a professional and accurate accounting service to clients, ensuring all deliverables are produced efficiently and in line with strict deadlines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Producing group consolidated management accounts and financial reports
- Preparing statutory accounts and GAAP-compliant reporting
- Maintaining and reconciling client ledgers
- Preparing and processing journals, recharges, and payments
- Supporting regulatory returns and audit processes
- Monitoring cash flow, balances, and outstanding items
- Ensuring strong financial controls and documentation
- Collaborating with clients, auditors, and regulators
- Supporting team development, training, and process improvements
✅ About You
We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills:
- Qualified accountant
- Experience in group reporting and financial consolidation
- Background in insurance finance / Lloyd's environment desirable but not essential
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident communicator with senior stakeholder engagement experience
- Proven ability to manage competing deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems
(Sage Intacct experience advantageous) - A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
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