An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Group Finance team to join as an Investment Accountant (we will take CV’s at all levels of PQE).
Reporting to the Insurance Accounting Manager, this role covers all aspects of investment accounting for the Group’s UK insurance entities, as well as being a Group subject matter expert, playing a key part in accounting policies relating to IFRS9.
Close working relationships will be built with the Investments Management team to develop a deep understanding of Group investment strategy, and its accounting implications, as well as to embed more structured and informative reporting of investment performance to the relevant Boards and Committees
You’ll need to be motivated and hardworking with strong analytical, time management and organisational skills and a focus on data quality and control.
The role will suit a qualified professional in a recognised accounting qualification, ideally with experience of investment accounting experience for Financial Services Groups.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation and posting of monthly journal postings for investments held by the Group’s UK insurers.
- Perform control account reconciliations.
- Working closely with the Group’s Investments team to produce monthly investment income analysis and reports to relevant Boards and Committees.
- Supporting Investment decisions at a Group level by bringing an understanding of the accounting implications.
- Group reporting to parent company (half year, year-end).
- Preparation of year end statutory accounts and assistance with external audit.
- Submission of ad hoc regulatory returns (IPT, ONS).
- Provide additional general support and complete ad-hoc tasks as required.
Required Skills:
- Qualified in a recognised accounting qualification.
- Experience in accounting for investments under IFRS9 preferable.
- Financial services experience.
- Good knowledge of financial controls.
- Self-motivated, proactive with a can-do attitude towards work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ideally trained in an external audit firm or with internal audit experience
Our Commitment to You
At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance
We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.
At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it’s one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.
All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.
You can also view some of our other key benefits here.
If you think this role is for you and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please click “apply now” to complete an online application form.
Please note, we are unable to accept CVs via email.