Technical Accounting Manager - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyA dynamic and forward-thinking insurance group is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join its London-based finance team. This is a pivotal role focused on embedding key reporting changes, providing technical and commercial guidance, and ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards in a complex reporting environment.You'll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement across reporting processes, maintaining robust controls, and supporting statutory and regulatory deliverables.

Your new roleKey Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews of statutory and regulatory reporting (Annual Reports, Solvency II, Lloyd's, NAIC, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, Lloyd's, and Solvency II
• Produce technical accounting papers and evaluate the financial reporting impacts of significant transactions
• Act as the primary finance contact for projects and change initiatives
• Prepare and review Board and Audit Committee papers
• Support financial statement disclosures and complex journal entries
• Provide quarterly training and respond to regulator queries
• Assist with tax compliance and finance controls documentation

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, Lloyd's, and Solvency II
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and handling complex data sets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with strong reconciliation abilities
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and solve problems independently
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance frameworks

What you'll get in returnThis is a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing team within a company that values curiosity, collaboration, and radical simplicity. If you're passionate about technical accounting and want to make a real impact on a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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