Technical Accounting Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join the finance team of a leading insurance organisation. You will provide expert technical accounting guidance, support statutory reporting, and lead complex accounting assessments while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance across UK GAAP, US GAAP and regulatory reporting frameworks.
• Prepare technical accounting papers for senior management, auditors and regulators.
• Lead accounting assessments for acquisitions, investments and other complex transactions.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory developments.
• Assist with preparation and review of UK statutory accounts and legal entity reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders throughout the reporting cycle.
• Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver reporting and accounting projects while ensuring compliance.

Required profile

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, especially UK GAAP; IFRS and US GAAP are advantageous.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and technical accounting papers.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with auditors and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with acquisitions, investments or complex accounting projects is desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication and project management abilities.

Required skills

• UK GAAP
• US GAAP
• IFRS
• Statutory accounting
• Financial reporting