Financial Reporting Accountant month (6 month FTC)
Location: London- hybrid 50%
Contract: Fixed term
Hours: Full time 35 hours
Purpose of the role
The Financial Reporting Accountant will support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and technical accounting activities across the Group. Working closely with the Senior Reporting Manager and key stakeholders, the role will provide technical accounting expertise, support the implementation of accounting change, and help ensure reporting remains accurate, compliant, and fit for a growing business.
About Just
We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical accounting and reporting support ( Multi- GAAP, including IFRS and Solvency II) for significant transactions, projects, and business initiatives.
Advise on the accounting treatment of new product developments, complex investments, corporate transactions, leases, impairments, and provisions.
Partner with colleagues across Finance, Actuarial, Investments, Risk, Retail, and Defined Benefits teams to deliver timely and effective accounting guidance.
Monitor developments within the business and external reporting landscape, assessing their impact on financial reporting requirements.
Support Group Finance teams with technical accounting advice, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, reported, and disclosed.
Contribute to the implementation of new accounting standards and reporting enhancements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen reporting processes, controls, and governance.
What we are looking for
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
Good understanding of IFRS and Solvency II reporting requirements.
Experience working within the insurance industry.
IFRS 17 financial reporting experience would be an advantage.
Life insurance industry experience is desirable.
Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.
Belonging at Just
Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just.
We remain committed to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, social mobility and neurodiversity.
Application details
Please submit your CV using the 'apply now’ button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding next steps which may include an initial phone interview and in-person assessment.
Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just.
Skills Required
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience
- Good understanding of IFRS and Solvency II reporting requirements
- Experience working within the insurance industry
- IFRS 17 financial reporting experience
- Life insurance industry experience
What We Do
We are Just, the retirement specialist. We are a FTSE-listed (ticker – JUST.L) specialist UK financial services group. We have a clear purpose - we help people achieve a better later life. We believe that every decision we make and every action we take should help us to achieve our purpose. Just differentiates itself from other financial services brands by placing social purpose at its heart with a commitment to help the many millions of people who are facing challenges in later life. We are keen to speak to talented individuals who are interested in joining our team [www.workatjust.co.uk]
