Group Accountant
Location: Hybrid working to our Wimbledon Office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
We're excited to announce that we are looking for an exceptional Group Accountant which is a key role within Group Finance, responsible for delivering accurate, insightful and well-controlled financial reporting that supports business performance and strategic decision-making.
Working closely with senior Finance leaders, market finance teams, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and external auditors, you will help ensure stakeholders have confidence in the numbers that drive decisions across the business.
Success in this role means producing high-quality reporting, strengthening financial control, providing clear analysis of performance and contributing to continuous improvement across the Group reporting landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver accurate and timely Group reporting that supports confident business and investment decisions
Provide clear analysis of financial performance, highlighting trends, risks, opportunities and key drivers
Support the production of annual and statutory reporting in line with IFRS requirements
Partner with finance teams across the business to improve reporting quality and consistency
Contribute to investor, lender and senior leadership reporting with insightful financial commentary
Apply strong technical accounting knowledge to complex reporting matters and key judgements
Help strengthen financial controls, governance and reporting documentation across the Group
Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, systems and operational efficiency
Support audit activity and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Play an active role in improving the accuracy, transparency and effectiveness of financial reporting
What You'll Bring
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
Experience in Group reporting, financial control, audit or statutory reporting within insurance or regulated financial services
Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight
Advanced Excel capability and confidence working with finance systems
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
A detail-focused approach combined with sound professional judgement
Ability to manage priorities and deliver to reporting deadlines in a complex environment
We offer lots of great benefits! Some of which include:
Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, as well as an annual option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave
Training opportunities as well as clearly defined career progression
Health cash plan – employer funded cover to enable you to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and many more. Cover also includes unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
Attractive company pension scheme
Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary
Dedicated online benefit portal offering access to saving and lending facilities, financial wellbeing and support services:
Salary Finance – access to savings and borrowing through payroll
Car Leasing – access to a carbon neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, with an all-inclusive monthly cost covering all charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on a range of brand-new vehicles
Travel Loans – interest free loans to help spread the cost of annual travel tickets
Cycle to Work – tax efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000
Health & Wellbeing – discounted gym membership, online virtual workout sessions, online culinary classes
OnHand – Giving you the opportunity to be an Eco & Social volunteer via a handy app. Volunteer individually or in groups to get involved in Youth Mentoring, Food Poverty, Homelessness & Elderly help.
Employee Assistance Programme – specialist advice and support on issues such as finance, relationships, illness and family issues
Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates of up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends
Employee discounts – with a range of discounts for 100s of online and high street retailers
Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.
Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.
At Domestic & General, we are proud of our 100-year legacy and excited about our future growth plans. We are expanding our horizons, entering new markets and territories internationally and we need your expertise to help us on the journey.
Domestic & General Wimbledon Park, England Office
Wimbledon Park, United Kingdom
