Senior Accountant (Insurance)

Reference: 4528371Job ID: 5196955Posted: 2026-08-07Closing date: 2026-11-05Location: LondonSalary: 65-75k (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Insurance / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Alice SimpsonHays office: London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 44 333 010 6186Email: alice.simpson@hays.comYour new companyA highly regarded and growing insurance business is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant into its London finance team. Operating across multiple insurance products and markets, the business has built a strong reputation within the sector and continues to invest in both its people and finance functions. This role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders, broad financial reporting responsibilities, and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced, commercial environment.Whether you're a newly qualified ACA looking to make your first move from a Top 20 accountancy practice or an industry-trained accountant with insurance sector experience, this position provides a fantastic platform for long-term career development.Your new roleReporting into senior finance leadership, you'll play a key role in supporting financial reporting, controls and business performance across the organisation.Responsibilities will include:Ownership of month-end and quarter-end reporting processesPreparing statutory and management accountsDelivering balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining a strong control environmentWorking closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider businessSupporting audit processes and liaising with external auditorsAssisting with regulatory and group reporting requirementsIdentifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficienciesProviding meaningful analysis and commentary to support decision-makingWhat you'll need to succeedACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountantEither: qualified from a Top 20 accountancy practice seeking a first move into industry, orPrevious insurance industry experience in a financial reporting, management accounting or finance roleStrong technical accounting knowledgeExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsA proactive and commercially minded approachAdvanced Excel skills and a desire to drive continuous improvementWhat you'll get in returnSalary of 60,000-75,000Competitive bonus and benefits packageHybrid working modelExposure to senior leadershipClear opportunities for progression and developmentCollaborative and supportive team cultureAn excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a well-established insurance businessWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Alice Simpson at Hays for a confidential discussion. #4528371 - Alice Simpson