Hays Specialist Recruitment • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL501HX GL50 1HX

Group Reporting Accountant

About this role

Exciting Opportunity in a Growing Insurance Services Business

My client a leading provider of outsourced services to the insurance industry, is seeking a Group Reporting Accountant to join our expanding team.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a senior role where you will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality financial reporting and maintaining robust processes and controls across Lloyd's syndicates and insurance clients both internally and externally.

The Role

As a Group Reporting Accountant, you will provide a professional and accurate accounting service to clients, ensuring all deliverables are produced efficiently and in line with strict deadlines.

Key responsibilities include

  • Producing group consolidated management accounts and financial reports
  • Preparing statutory accounts and GAAP-compliant reporting
  • Maintaining and reconciling client ledgers
  • Preparing and processing journals, recharges, and payments
  • Supporting regulatory returns and audit processes
  • Monitoring cash flow, balances, and outstanding items
  • Ensuring strong financial controls and documentation
  • Collaborating with clients, auditors, and regulators
  • Supporting team development, training, and process improvements

✅ About You

We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills

  • Qualified accountant
  • Experience in group reporting and financial consolidation
  • Background in insurance finance / Lloyd's environment desirable but not essential
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Confident communicator with senior stakeholder engagement experience
  • Proven ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (Sage Intacct experience advantageous)
  • A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset

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