Reporting Accountant
Location: London - hybrid 50%
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours
Purpose of the Role
Support the delivery of accurate, timely and well-controlled financial reporting across Just Group, including monthly consolidation activities, quarterly US GAAP and UK regulatory reporting, and annual statutory reporting. Working as part of Group Finance, you will contribute to the production of high-quality reporting and help ensure reporting processes are delivered efficiently and in line with agreed timelines
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 1,400 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 delivery of accurate and timely Group financial reporting, including monthly consolidations, quarterly US GAAP reporting and UK regulatory returns.
Prepare and process consolidation journals, reconciliations and reporting schedules, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is maintained.
Contribute to the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for relevant subsidiaries and securitisation entities.
Support selected aspects of Group UK IFRS reporting and financial statement preparation.
Maintain financial reporting controls, investigating and escalating issues where appropriate.
Build effective relationships with colleagues across Finance and other stakeholders to support reporting activities and resolve queries.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, documentation and controls to enhance efficiency and consistency.
Support ad hoc reporting requirements, projects and initiatives as required.
Examples of Key Activities
Prepare monthly consolidation schedules, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
Produce quarterly US GAAP reporting templates, analysis and supporting schedules.
Complete complex UK regulatory return submissions and provide guidance on standard reporting activities.
Prepare statutory accounts, disclosure notes and supporting working papers for subsidiaries and securitisation entities.
Review reporting data for accuracy, completeness and consistency prior to submission or review.
Prepare audit and regulatory support information, including analysis, schedules and evidence requests.
Liaise with Finance teams and other contributors to resolve data queries and obtain supporting information.
Enhance reporting templates, controls, documentation and working papers to support efficient and audit-ready reporting processes.
What We're Looking For
Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or able to demonstrate comparable relevant experience.
Experience in financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation and/or regulatory reporting within a finance function.
Strong understanding of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting principles to reporting, journals and financial statements.
Experience supporting reporting cycles, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, investigate variances and ensure reporting accuracy.
Experience preparing and reviewing journals, reconciliations, schedules and supporting working papers.
Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and communicate financial information clearly.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
Understanding of financial controls and the importance of maintaining robust, audit-ready documentation.
Experience in insurance reporting, consolidation processes, Solvency II reporting and/or working with external auditors 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.
We are Just, the retirement specialist. We are a FTSE-listed (ticker – JUST.L) specialist UK financial services group.
We have a clear purpose - we help people achieve a better later life. We believe that every decision we make and every action we take should help us to achieve our purpose.
Just differentiates itself from other financial services brands by placing social purpose at its heart with a commitment to help the many millions of people who are facing challenges in later life.
We are keen to speak to talented individuals who are interested in joining our team [www.workatjust.co.uk]
