Financial Reporting Accountant

Rullion – Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Day Rate Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid – Manchester City Centre

3–6 month contract

We are currently supporting a prestigious organisation within the insurance sector who are seeking an experienced, qualified Reporting Accountant / Finance Manager to join their financeరుగ function on an interim basis.

You will act as a senior member of the finance team, owning financial control across the insurance business and running core reporting processes end‑to‑end.

• Own the production of monthly management reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital
• Lead the month‑end close process, including balance sheet ownership and reconciliation
• Own the insurance statutory reporting process, including interim and full‑year accounts for executive and stipend approval
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, leading the audit process end‑to‑end
• Produce insurance regulatory and external reporting, including periodic FCA returns
• Monitor and complejo financial control, cash flow ordinarily and balance sheet models
• Review key financial risks and controls, reporting against agreed risk appetite measures
• Work closely with Insurance leadership and cost‑centre managers to clearly communicate financial performance
• Proactively identify issues, resolve audit and reporting complexities, and reduce workload for senior stakeholders

This role will suit someone with:

• Fully qualified accountant status (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
• Strong financial and statutory reporting experience, ideally within insurance or regulated financial services
• Proven experience leading external audits, not just supporting them
• Excellent understanding of balance sheet control and financial governance
• Experience producing regulatory or statutory reporting in a controlled environment
• Confidence to work autonomously and take ownership in a fast‑paced setting
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to improve existing models and processes
• Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders

Big 4 or Top 10 audit background is highly desirable, particularly with insurance clients.

• Day rate contract
• Inside IR35
• 3–6 month initial term
• Hybrid working – Manchester City Centre
• Immediate or short‑notice availability preferred