Investment Accounting Manager (US GAAP)
Location: London - hybrid 50%
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term
Hours: Full time 35 hours
Purpose of the Role
Following the successful implementation of US GAAP reporting as part of a post-acquisition integration programme, this role will lead the transition of new investment reporting capabilities into a sustainable business-as-usual environment within a UK life insurance business. Working closely with Finance, Investments, Group Reporting and Change teams, you will ensure reporting processes, controls and governance requirements are fully embedded and aligned with Group standards. You will play a key role in stabilising the operating model, supporting high-quality reporting delivery, and driving continuous improvement across the reporting framework.
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 1,250 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
- Support the application of US GAAP investment accounting within the post-acquisition reporting framework.
- Prepare accurate, timely and well-supported accounting and reporting outputs for investment portfolios.
- Ensure investment assets are classified and measured consistently in line with Group US GAAP policies.
- Validate, reconcile and map source data to US GAAP financial statement line items for Group reporting.
- Maintain effective processes, controls and documentation to support accurate and compliant reporting.
- Support reporting validation activities, including parallel reporting and testing alongside IFRS reporting.
- Contribute to the enhancement of reporting systems, processes and infrastructure.
- Support the successful transition of reporting activities into a sustainable business-as-usual environment.
Examples of Key Activities
- Prepare US GAAP accounting outputs, including effective interest rate calculations, premium and discount amortisation, OCI recognition and period-end accounting entries.
- Perform accounting calculations, reconciliations and analyses using reporting systems and controlled models.
- Validate investment data and support mapping to US GAAP reporting requirements.
- Investigate and resolve data, accounting and reporting issues, escalating where appropriate.
- Draft and maintain process documentation, controls and supporting evidence.
- Support parallel reporting, testing and validation activities during implementation and transition periods.
- Contribute to the design, testing and implementation of reporting system enhancements.
- Develop scalable, efficient and well-controlled processes to support ongoing BAU reporting.
What We're Looking For
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting gained within audit, accounting advisory or an in-house finance function.
- Experience of investment accounting, financial instruments or fixed-income products, with exposure to US GAAP and/or IFRS reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and produce accurate, well-supported outputs.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets, reconciliations and financial models.
- A detail-oriented approach with a strong focus on controls, documentation and reporting accuracy.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Financial Services experience and exposure to investment accounting concepts such as amortised cost or AFS accounting would be advantageous.
Our behaviours
At Just you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you. You’ll be part of a company with a strong and distinctive culture - we’re ambitious, curious and collaborative – and every decision we make centres around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers.
What’s in it for you
- A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
- Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
- A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
- Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
- Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
- A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
- Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones
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.
Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just.
