Senior Analyst

City of London, Greater London
Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a leading international insurance organisation as a Senior Analyst focused on accounting & regulatory policy. This role offers exposure to complex accounting matters, regulatory reporting, policy development, M&A activity and governance projects within a high-performing finance function.

Your new role
Key responsibilities include:
  • Support the development and implementation of accounting and regulatory policies across the organisation.
  • Assess the impact of new accounting standards and regulatory changes, producing technical papers and analysis.
  • Prepare complex accounting position papers and technical calculations.
  • Assist with acquisition accounting and M&A-related reporting activities.
  • Produce legal entity reporting and board reporting packs.
  • Prepare regulatory and statistical returns.
  • Support governance, controls and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
  • Contribute to regulatory oversight and resilience activities.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least 1 year PQE.
  • Experience within insurance, financial services or a highly regulated environment.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with exposure to UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
  • Experience drafting policies, procedures or technical accounting papers.
  • Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience advantageous.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities.

What you'll get in return
  • Opportunity to work with a respected insurer in a specialist market.
  • Exposure to international finance teams and strategic projects.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Hybrid working and career development support.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Posted 2026-09-18

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