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Senior Accountant - Tax

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Job Description - Senior Accountant - Tax

Overview:

This is a broad financial accounting role at the centre of the controllership function at a market-leading specialist insurer. You’ll manage a range of core finance responsibilities from general ledger accuracy through to indirect tax, payroll accounting, and monthly reporting to group.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the general ledger (SUN) is accurately maintained
  • Prepare and post payroll journals across multiple entities
  • Ownership of VAT and insurance tax returns (UK & Ireland)
  • Reconcile and manage key balance sheet accounts
  • Deliver monthly management reporting packs to group
  • Work collaboratively across finance to support clean and timely close cycles
  • Support improvement initiatives around automation and control environment
Ideal Candidate:
  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Hands-on experience in financial accounting and tax
  • Strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and familiarity with ERP systems
  • Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
  • Comfortable taking ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced environment
  • Insurance industry experience is a bonus, but not essential
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