Finance Manager Technical Accounting

Primary Details

Finance Manager (Technical Accounting)  

Permanent /Hybrid 

London or Leeds 

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. 

We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. 

The Opportunity 

We’re seeking a Finance Manager (Technical Accounting) to join our team on full-time, permanent basis. This is a dynamic and strategic position where you’ll collaborate with key stakeholders across Finance Operations, Tax, Actuarial, Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, Underwriting, and Group Finance.  

Your role will be pivotal in determining requirements, understanding issues, and delivering expert technical accounting guidance. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to make a tangible impact within a complex financial services environment. 

Your New Role 

As Finance Manager (Technical Accounting), you’ll be the go-to expert for technical accounting matters, supporting both internal and external stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Providing expert technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, new business lines, and regulatory changes (e.g., IFRS 17, Solvency II). 

• Leading the development of accounting papers and technical documentation for EO Executives and Boards. 

• Coordinating with Group Finance to ensure alignment with QBE Group accounting policies and best practices. 

• Supporting finance-related change projects, ensuring accounting solutions are developed and implemented effectively. 

• Preparing and reviewing financial reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with IFRS and local GAAPs. 

• Delivering regular technical accounting updates to inform decision-making. 

• Developing and embedding processes that support EO accounting development. 

• Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements. 

• Acting as the primary liaison for external auditors on technical accounting matters. 

• Collaborating with the finance delivery team to ensure a smooth audit process. 

• Maintaining robust internal controls and documentation to support audit readiness. 

• Conducting ad hoc reporting and data reconciliation investigations. 

About You 

You’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with experience in financial services (ideally insurance) and a passion for technical accounting. You’re confident navigating complex environments, influencing stakeholders, and driving change. While this role doesn’t include direct management responsibilities, there’s an opportunity to mentor junior team members. 

Skills you’ll bring: 

• Experience in a complex financial services organisation. 

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in IFRS and regulatory frameworks. 

• Project management skills to plan, motivate, and meet reporting timelines. 

• Change management capabilities to implement new procedures and policies. 

• Excellent communication skills to influence and collaborate across teams. 

Why QBE? At My Best? 

?At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”.It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.?? 

#LI-Hybrid

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.??