Group Technical Accounting Manager

Group Technical Accounting Manager (6-months FTC) London / Hybrid (3 days per week office based) £80,000 - £100,000 (depending on exp)

Arthur Financial are partnered with an international insurance and reinsurance group to support with their search for a Group Technical Accounting Manager to support it's Group Finance function through a critical year-end and post-acquisition reporting period.

This is high-profile role working closely with senior finance leadership, auditors and external advisers, with a strong focus on technical accounting, acquisition accounting and statutory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical accounting SME for the group, providing guidance on complex accounting matters under UK GAAP
• Ensure consistent application of group accounting policies across multiple legal entities
• Lead acquisition accounting for newly acquired businesses, including:
• Day 1 balance sheet reviews
• Purchase price allocations (PPA)
• Accounting for deferred and contingent consideration
• Policy alignment adjustments and consolidation entries
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements (UK and offshore entities where applicable)
• Produce and defend technical accounting papers for auditors and Audit Committee
• Support goodwill impairment reviews and share-based payment accounting
• Liaise with external auditors, valuation specialists, advisers and company secretarial teams
• Maintain a robust financial control environment during periods of change and integration

Experience & Skills Required

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting background within insurance, reinsurance or broking
• In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly acquisition accounting
• Proven experience working through year-end reporting and audits
• Comfortable operating in complex, multi-entity group structures
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems
• Hands-on, detail-driven and able to deliver under tight deadlines

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders
• Able to operate autonomously in fast-paced environments