Senior Accountant

England Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
A Senior Accountant is needed to oversee accounting procedures and prepare forecasts, budgets, and risk analysis. The ideal candidate will have a sharp eye for detail, a deep understanding of accounting and financial principles, and a knack for working with numbers.
  • Blue Chip company
  • Amazing working culture

About Our Client

The company is a prominent figure in the insurance industry with over 10,000 employees. It is renowned for its high-quality services and innovative approach to business. The company is headquartered in South Wales and maintains a strong presence across the UK.

Job Description

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations
  • Prepare forecasts, budgets, and risk analysis reports
  • Supervise accounting staff and provide guidance when needed
  • Manage the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems
  • Liaise with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
  • Develop relationships with external contacts such as auditors and solicitors
  • Produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
  • Stay updated on industry trends and changes in insurance regulations

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Accountant should have:

  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Professional certification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
  • Proven experience in the insurance industry
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
  • Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £50,000 - £55,000 per year
  • Generous holiday leave
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to participate in the company's share scheme



Contact
Jonathan Jones
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6473510
Phone number
+44 292 064 2040

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Insurance
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Jones
Consultant phone
+44 292 064 2040
Job reference
JN-072024-6473510