Group Reporting Accountant

Location: West Midlands (Hybrid / 3 days on-site) Rate: £650 – £750 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 Months Sector: Insurance The Role We are looking for a high-caliber Group Reporting Accountant to join a leading insurance group in the Midlands. This is a critical senior-level contract designed to bolster the group finance function during the interim reporting cycle and a period of corporate restructuring. The successful candidate will manage the consolidation of multi-entity results and ensure the group’s financial narrative remains accurate and compliant with the highest regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities * Group Consolidation: Lead the month-end and quarter-end consolidation process for multiple domestic and international subsidiaries. * External Reporting: Take ownership of the production of the Group Annual Report and Accounts, ensuring compliance with IFRS 17 and UK GAAP. * Regulatory Oversight: Coordinate the delivery of the Group Solvency II Pillar 3 returns (QRTs) and the Regular Supervisory Report (RSR). * Technical Policy: Advise the wider business on the accounting treatment of complex transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and intercompany eliminations. * Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with regional Finance Directors to resolve reporting discrepancies and ensure consistency in accounting policy application across the group. * Audit Management: Manage the relationship with Big 4 auditors for the group-level audit, ensuring all deliverables are met on schedule. Candidate Profile * Qualifications: Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred * Experience: * Extensive experience in Group Reporting within a large, complex insurance environment. * In-depth knowledge of IFRS 17 is highly desirable. * Hands-on experience with consolidation software (e.g., Tagetik, Cognos, or OneStream)