Financial Accountant

Bupa

. Work with the Insurance Financial Reporting and Control (IFR&C) team to support statutory, regulatory and industry reporting for Bupa Insurance Limited and Bupa Insurance Services Limited .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £39,300 - £52,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in managing relationships and communication within finance teams while adhering to tight deadlines.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Financial ReportingRegulatory ComplianceAdvanced Excel SkillsDouble Entry Accounting

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingStatutory Accounts PreparationRegulatory ReturnsDouble Entry AccountingControls and ReconciliationsJournals PreparationAnalytical SkillsNumerical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer Service SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailRelationship BuildingProactive Approach

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordPowerPointAccountancy SoftwareTagetik

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Financial Conduct AuthorityBupa InsuranceRegulated Entities ReportingOffice for National StatisticsPayment PracticesAssociation of British Insurers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the Insurance Financial Reporting and Control (IFR&C) team to support statutory, regulatory and industry reporting for Bupa Insurance Limited and Bupa Insurance Services Limited
Report to the UKRE Financial Reporting Manager
Review month-end and quarter-end results
Prepare annual statutory accounts, regulatory returns and industry returns
Implement and maintain controls and reconciliations over key processes
Liaise with teams across the Market Unit and wider Group
Produce accurate monthly financial accounts and quarterly reporting for UK regulated entities in line with Group and regulatory deadlines
Prepare and upload journals to create the UKRE result
Check completeness of Tagetik submissions
Support preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts
Prepare quarterly and annual regulatory returns for the Financial Conduct Authority and overseas regulators
Maintain working files and continuously improve controls and reconciliations
Maintain process and procedure notes and review them at least annually
Support preparation and running of the Regulated Entities Reporting and Disclosure Committee by preparing agendas, taking minutes, tracking actions and preparing papers
Prepare returns relating to the Office for National Statistics, Payment Practices and Association of British Insurers
Support ad-hoc tasks and projects as required by the Financial Reporting Manager or Director of IFR&C
Undertake learning and development alongside accounting experts within the IFR&C team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Nearly or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Expected to pursue a significant programme of personal development
Proven ability to work under pressure and meet stretching and tight deadlines
Finance experience with a strong grasp of double entry
Analytically and numerically minded
Advanced PC skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and accountancy software
Excellent customer service skills, including communication, management of expectation and recommendations
Attention to detail and high quality outputs
Ability to proactively build and maintain relationships with customers throughout the finance team
Quick to learn and responsive to the needs of the business
Proactive with a 'can do' approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working with up to 3 days per week working from home
25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
Various other benefits and online discounts
Viva global wellbeing programme covering mental, physical, financial, social and environmental wellbeing
Flexible working
Family friendly benefits