Senior Financial Reporting Accountant, IFRS 17

G MASS Consulting

. Run the quarterly technical close across IFRS 17, IFRS 4 and UK GAAP, acting as the go-to owner for the process .

Posted 10/10/2026contractLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IFRS 17, IFRS 4, and UK GAAP, with a strong focus on delivering accurate financial reporting and technical results. Proven ability to engage with actuaries and enhance financial processes while meeting tight deadlines.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)IFRS 17 ExperienceQuarterly Close ReportingExternal Audit ExposureProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

IFRS 17IFRS 4UK GAAPFinancial ReportingTechnical AccountingClosing Packs PreparationFinancial Performance AnalysisData InterrogationTechnical Result ReportingFinance Change Projects

Soft Skills

Detail FocusedWell OrganisedEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

InsuranceLloyd's MarketLondon MarketExternal AuditFinancial Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run the quarterly technical close across IFRS 17, IFRS 4 and UK GAAP, acting as the go-to owner for the process
Produce the quarterly IFRS 17 and IFRS 4 technical result for the Lloyd’s entity
Prepare closing packs for Group Reporting, ensuring figures are accurate, timely and compliant with IFRS and local requirements
Interrogate movements in IFRS 17 balances and clearly articulate what is driving financial performance
Partner with the Actuarial function during the close, challenging outputs and resolving queries
Drive and contribute to process, control and system enhancements across financial reporting
Support the external audit cycle and help draft technical accounting papers
Contribute flexibly to wider team priorities as the business requires

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
3 to 5+ years’ experience in insurance, ideally within the Lloyd’s or London Market
Practical, hands-on IFRS 17 experience
Working knowledge of IFRS 4 and UK GAAP
Track record of delivering quarterly close and technical result reporting
Comfortable engaging with actuaries and translating complex insurance numbers into clear commentary
Exposure to external audit and technical accounting documentation
Interest in improving processes and experience supporting finance change or system projects
Well organised, detail focused and able to perform under tight reporting deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Initial 12-month contract, with an option to extend to 18 months