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Senior Accountant - Reporting
Location Manchester, United Kingdom
Job type Full-Time
Work mode Hybrid
Job level Professional
Job ID 11216
Company HSB
Employment type Regular
Area of expertise Finance, Accounting & Controlling
HSB (UK and Ireland) , is a leading specialist provider of engineering, technology and structural warranty insurance solutions, plant and equipment inspection services, and engineering-based risk management activities in the UK and Ireland.
HSB (UK and Ireland) consists of the parent company HSB Engineering Insurance Limited (HSBEIL) together with its two UK subsidiaries, HSB Engineering Inspection Services Limited (HSBEISL); and a regulated MGA, MD Insurance Services Limited (MDIS), which trades as Premier Guarantee or LABC Warranty.
Collectively HSB is the UK and Ireland’s only group of companies solely focused on providing specialist engineering and technology insurance solutions and risk focused inspection services and assessments to its customers.
Your Role
As Senior Accountant your role is to assist in the preparation and reporting of high-quality financial information, including undertaking and being accountable for various key financial processes.
Additionally, you will support and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, in addition to enhancing the control environment.
Key Responsibilities
Potential management of a small team. To lead, develop and mentor.
Contribution to the month and quarter close process in line with company policies and timetables.
Create and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
Ownership of key month end and quarter end deliverables, for example a subset of the tasks below depending on the team:
Monthly affiliate pack submitted to HSB IIC, including cash flow
Quarterly reporting to MunichRe (incl. IFRS17)
Oversight of balance sheets, ensuring understanding and control of balances
Investment reporting, working alongside investment managers and oversight of cash management
Tax balances, including calculating and posting of corporation tax estimates, and completion of Insurance Premium Tax and VAT returns
Working cross-function to set IBNR reserves and manage reinsurance recoveries/treaty costs
Solvency II reporting
Annual statutory accounts
Production of insightful financial analysis, including expense analysis and supporting the planning and forecasting process
Provide Financial support and respond to ad-hoc requests fromkey stakeholders across the HSB and MunichRe group.
Represent finance on various current and future projects relating to both the team and wider business.
Adhering to robust and compliant accounting processes to ensure accurate reporting of both the P&L and Balance sheet.
Commitment to personal development in order to meet both current and future requirements of the business.
Your Profile
Key Skills and Experience
Essential
Self-motivated.
Strong analytical and investigative skills
Identification and drive of continuous improvement activities.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent MS Excel knowledge (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables etc).
Desirable
Experience of working within the Insurance and / or Engineering industry
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
Qualified Accountant (passed finalist) – CIMA. ACA, ACCA
Personal Attributes:
High standard of organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise.
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to build cross function relationships.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At HSB, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.
All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.
Your Benefits
With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.
Competitive Salary
We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.
Company performance-based Incentives
In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.
Recognition and Special Rewards
We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.
Retirement Planning
We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.
Inclusive Workplace Culture
We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.
Learning & Development
We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.
Work-Life-Balance
Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.
Health & Wellbeing
We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.
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