Group Reporting Accountant

  • Hays
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • May 23, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Group Reporting Accountant - Cheltenham - Newly created role - Financial Services

Exciting Opportunity in a Growing Insurance Services Business
My client a leading provider of outsourced services to the insurance industry, is seeking a Group Reporting Accountant to join our expanding team.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a senior role where you will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality financial reporting and maintaining robust processes and controls across Lloyd's syndicates and insurance clients both internally and externally. The Role
As a Group Reporting Accountant, you will provide a professional and accurate accounting service to clients, ensuring all deliverables are produced efficiently and in line with strict deadlines. Key responsibilities include:

Producing group consolidated management accounts and financial reportsPreparing statutory accounts and GAAP-compliant reportingMaintaining and reconciling client ledgersPreparing and processing journals, recharges, and paymentsSupporting regulatory returns and audit processesMonitoring cash flow, balances, and outstanding itemsEnsuring strong financial controls and documentationCollaborating with clients, auditors, and regulatorsSupporting team development, training, and process improvements About You
We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills:
Qualified accountantExperience in group reporting and financial consolidationBackground in insurance finance / Lloyd's environment desirable but not essentialStrong attention to detail and organisational skillsConfident communicator with senior stakeholder engagement experienceProven ability to manage competing deadlinesAdvanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems

(Sage Intacct experience advantageous)A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.