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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a leading international insurance organisation as a Senior Analyst focused on accounting & regulatory policy. This role offers exposure to complex accounting matters, regulatory reporting, policy development, M&A activity and governance projects within a high-performing finance function.

Your new role
Key responsibilities include:
*Support the development and implementation of accounting and regulatory policies across the organisation.
*Assess the impact of new accounting standards and regulatory changes, producing technical papers and analysis.
*Prepare complex accounting position papers and technical calculations.
*Assist with acquisition accounting and M&A-related reporting activities.
*Produce legal entity reporting and board reporting packs.
*Prepare regulatory and statistical returns.
*Support governance, controls and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
*Contribute to regulatory oversight and resilience activities.

What you’ll need to succeed
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least 1 year PQE.
*Experience within insurance, financial services or a highly regulated environment.
*Strong technical accounting knowledge with exposure to UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
*Experience drafting policies, procedures or technical accounting papers.
*Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience advantageous.
*Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights.
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
*Organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities.

What you’ll get in return
*Opportunity to work with a respected insurer in a specialist market.
*Exposure to international finance teams and strategic projects.
*Competitive salary and benefits package.
*Hybrid working and career development support.

What you need to do now
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