Senior Technical Accountant, Part Time
M&G plc
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Edinburgh • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Support in technical analysis on the treatment under IFRS and Solvency II reporting for proposed initiatives including new products and transactions
- Analyse the impact of new accounting standards on the Group results and provide technical accounting support to the implementation
- Production of IFRS and Solvency 2 reporting technical analyses as directed by the Head of Technical Reporting
- Support the preparation of the Group IFRS financial statements, including ownership of a number of notes to the accounts, produced to auditable standards
- Ensure sections of the Group Accounting Manual and associated Group accounting policies are maintained and communicated across M&G finance effectively
- Liaise with the external auditors on IFRS and Solvency II reporting technical matters ensuring timely resolution is reached
- Maintain effective working relationships with other teams in M&G Finance ensuring Group technical accounting needs are communicated, understood and met
- Support with technical accounting analysis for new transactions and group reorganisations
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with at least 3 years PQE
- Knowledge of IFRS
- Solvency II reporting requirements
- Knowledge of financial reporting regulatory requirements and legislative frameworks
- Knowledge of M&G Prudential products, systems and distribution methods
- Experience of dealing with complex transactions and associated accounting
- Experience of working in a technical accounting team
- Experience of financial reporting in life and pensions business and asset management is beneficial
- Experience of insurance accounting, including requirements of UKGAAP and IFRS
Benefits
- Pension scheme of 18%
- Share Save and Share Incentive Plan
- Financial wellbeing and support services
- 38 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days
- Time Off When You Need It policy
- Comprehensive support and paid parental leave
- Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance with family options
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Hard Skills & Tools
IFRSSolvency IIfinancial reportingtechnical accountingauditable standardsaccounting analysisinsurance accountingUKGAAPfinancial statementscomplex transactions
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship managementteam collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
qualified accountantPQE