Financial Reporting Manager
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Arthur Financial, partnered with an international insurance and reinsurance group, is seeking a Group Technical Accounting Manager for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract to support its Group Finance function during a critical year‑end and post‑acquisition reporting period.
Location: London / Hybrid (3 days per week office based)
Key Responsibilities
Act as the technical accounting SME for the group, providing guidance on complex accounting matters under UK GAAP
Ensure consistent application of group accounting policies across multiple legal entities
Lead acquisition accounting for newly acquired businesses, including: Day 1 balance sheet reviews, Purchase price allocations (PPA), Accounting for deferred and contingent consideration, Policy alignment adjustments and consolidation entries
Prepare and review statutory financial statements (UK and offshore entities where applicable)
Produce and defend technical accounting papers for auditors and Audit Committee
Support goodwill impairment reviews and share‑based payment accounting
Liaise with external auditors, valuation specialists, advisers and company secretarial teams
Maintain a robust financial control environment during periods of change and integration
Experience & Skills Required
Strong technical accounting background within insurance, reinsurance or broking
In‑depth knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly acquisition accounting
Proven experience working through year‑end reporting and audits
Comfortable operating in complex, multi‑entity group structures
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems
Hands‑on, detail‑driven and able to deliver under tight deadlines
Personal Attributes
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Proactive and solutions‑focused
Confident communicator with senior stakeholders
Able to operate autonomously in fast‑paced environments
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Accounting/Auditing – Insurance and Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
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- Location:
- England, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime