Technical & Regulatory Accountant

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As a Technical & Regulatory Accountant, you will support accounting and regulatory policy developments within a leading international insurer. You’ll work with senior finance leaders to embed policies, assess new standards, and provide technical accounting guidance across the business. The role includes regulatory reporting support, governance enhancements, and involvement in finance projects within a complex environment. It’s a hands-on opportunity to shape policy and ensure compliant, consistent financial reporting at scale. You will engage with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver measurable impact and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

Hybrid working (City of London)
Professional development opportunities
Exposure to complex technical accounting and regulatory matters

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain accounting and regulatory policy documentation
Research impact of new accounting standards and regulatory changes
Prepare technical accounting papers and analyse complex judgements
Support acquisition accounting activities and related reporting
Produce legal entity reporting and board-level reporting packs
Assist with regulatory and statistical returns
Support governance, controls and continuous improvement across finance
Provide technical guidance to stakeholders across finance and the wider business

Key requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience
Strong technical foundation in accounting
Experience in financial services, insurance, banking, or complex corporate environments is advantageous
Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS
Experience preparing technical accounting papers, policies or guidance
Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex financial information
Advanced Excel skills and ability to handle large datasets
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Proactive, detail-oriented approach with focus on continuous improvement
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment