Senior Accountant - Tax

Overview:

This is a broad financial accounting role at the centre of the controllership function at a market-leading specialist insurer. You’ll manage a range of core finance responsibilities from general ledger accuracy through to indirect tax, payroll accounting, and monthly reporting to group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the general ledger (SUN) is accurately maintained
• Prepare and post payroll journals across multiple entities
• Ownership of VAT and insurance tax returns (UK & Ireland)
• Reconcile and manage key balance sheet accounts
• Deliver monthly management reporting packs to group
• Work collaboratively across finance to support clean and timely close cycles
• Support improvement initiatives around automation and control environment

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Hands-on experience in financial accounting and tax
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and familiarity with ERP systems
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable taking ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Insurance industry experience is a bonus, but not essential