Location: Leeds / London
Type: Fixed Term Contract (until 31 March 2027), full time
Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
Join our Investments & FX team in Leeds and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the accuracy, integrity and compliance of financial services activities across a complex, multi‑currency environment. You’ll take the lead on regional accounting and reporting, provide technical guidance on complex transactions, and deliver insightful foreign exchange analysis to support robust hedging and risk management
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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.
Your new role
Oversee the preparation and maintenance of accurate accounting records, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, statutory requirements and relevant accounting standards.
Review balance sheet revaluations and FX-related accounting entries to ensure accuracy, consistency and policy alignment.
Analyse financial results to explain revaluations and FX movements, producing clear commentary on key drivers for stakeholders.
Partner across Finance, Treasury and Investments to validate data and methodologies, challenge anomalies and resolve discrepancies.
Review investment data and transactions to confirm financial controls are operating effectively and reporting is complete and accurate.
Review monthly hedging files, investigating variances, exposures and hedge‑effectiveness outcomes to strengthen FX risk management.
Support senior leadership with memos, technical papers and ad‑hoc analyses for governance forums (e.g., committees/boards).
Lead continuous improvement across reporting and accounting processes, strengthening controls and enabling timely internal/external returns and audits.
About you
Part‑qualified (or above) accountant; fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Proven experience in a complex financial services organisation with multi‑regional structures and a broad currency mix.
Strong working knowledge of financial accounting, management reporting and internal controls, with confidence interpreting technical guidance.
Demonstrable FX exposure (ideally hedging, effectiveness testing, or balance sheet currency revaluations) and the ability to pick up quickly.
Insurance accounting experience (preferred), or strong accounting experience with a clear interest in FX and Treasury-related reporting.
Advanced analytical capability with experience using Power BI, Alteryx and/or similar data tools (including Copilot).
Confident communicator with the diplomacy to influence, troubleshoot and collaborate across varied teams and senior stakeholders.
Proactive self‑starter with clear accountability for delivery, especially through quarter‑end and year‑end peaks.
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:
As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
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.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
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
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
To learn more about our achievements, click 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:
Critical Thinking, Finance Strategy, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Management, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Presenting with Impact, Process Improvements, Professional Development, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Team 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.
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