Financial Accountant (Part- Qualified)
Permanent / Hybrid
Leeds
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
The Opportunity
We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our Reporting Centre of Excellence team, and it’s all thanks to an internal promotion (we love to see it!). If you’re a part-qualified accountant with a knack for numbers and a passion for making data meaningful, this could be your next big move.
You’ll be part of a team that’s all about delivering top-tier financial reporting and you’ll get brilliant exposure across the finance function and a real chance to understand the heartbeat of our EO divisional numbers.
Your new role
You’ll be diving into corporate reporting, helping us keep our financial data sharp and consistent, and working with a mix of internal and external stakeholders to keep things running smoothly. Expect to get hands-on with a variety of reporting and analytics tools, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Main responsibilities:
Producing reports and working with data to deliver accurate financial results
Spotting ways to improve how we work via automation, smarter processes, better controls
Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues in our offshore shared services centre
Building strong relationships with stakeholders to keep service levels high
Running checks to make sure our data is solid and reliable
Making adjustments and entries in our systems to support group reporting
Jumping in on ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests
About You
You’re part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar) or have solid experience in a finance role
You’ve worked in financial services, but we’re open to other industries too, because soft skills matter just as much!
You’re all about continuous improvement and love finding better ways to do things
You’ve got a sharp eye for detail and care about quality and control
You’re digitally curious and excited by data analytics and reporting
You’ve used tools like Oracle, HFM, Hyperion, Wdesk or Alteryx or you’re keen to learn!
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.
To find out more visit our Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
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Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award 2025 at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year,
Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
You can view all our awards here
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Economic Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Products, General Accounting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Research Analysis, Risk ManagementHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
