Financial Accountant - Temporary

Hiscox

Unknown, Unknown, United Kingdom
Not specified (temporary position).
Minimum of 3 years financial accounting experience
Degree in accounting or related discipline
Strong proficiency in microsoft excel
Hiscox is seeking a temporary Financial Accountant to join their Financial Reporting and Control team. The role involves producing and reporting financial accounts, engaging with stakeholders, and enhancing financial processes, requiring strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail

Job Summary

  • This role sits within the Financial Reporting and Control team responsible for producing legal entity and business unit management accounts.
  • The position requires active participation in external audits, including preparing deliverables and resolving auditor queries.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a curious and proactive mindset with excellent attention to detail under tight deadlines.

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Hiscox is seeking a temporary Financial Accountant to join their Financial Reporting and Control team. The role involves producing and reporting financial accounts, engaging with stakeholders, and enhancing financial processes, requiring strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Minimum of 3 years financial accounting experience
  • Degree in Accounting or related discipline
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with IFRS and statutory reporting
  • Fluent business-level English communication

Nice-to-have

  • Insurance industry experience exposure to IFRS 17
  • Experience working with Oracle Cloud financial modules
  • Exposure to data visualisation tools like Power BI
  • Proactive mindset with strong sense of ownership
  • Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Accounting or related field
  • 3+ years financial accounting experience
  • UK insurance sector experience preferred

Work Rights

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