St. James's Place
Full job description
We look for people to join SJP to make an impact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long term relationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.
Location: Cirencester/Hybrid (2 days p/wk within the Cirencester office)
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
We’re seeking a qualified financial accountant to join our 20-strong Financial Accounts team. Within this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for delivery of all statutory and regulatory financial reporting at Group level.
This role represents a great opportunity to make a real impact delivering high quality and effective financial reporting for our senior management team and Boards.
What you’ll be doing:
Delivery of all statutory and regulatory financial reporting at Group level, in controlled fashion and in compliance with relevant legislation, regulation and guidance.
Statutory Reporting, including:
Lead accountant of financial results; Group (Interim and Annual) and SJPUK (Annual).
Stock Exchange reporting for Half Year and Full Year.
Regular reporting in support of Statutory and Regulatory reporting:
Oversight for monthly Group Consolidation
Overseeing SJPUK financial controls
Responsible for preparation/review of papers for Group and SJPUK Audit Committees
Ensuring consistency between Insurance companies for statutory and regulatory financial reporting
You’ll work through key, pressurised reporting cycles. Working closely with others: our auditors PwC, colleagues across the wider Finance team (Actuarial, Tax, Management Accounts, Treasury) and wider business teams.
Who we’re looking for:
You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA or other relevant qualification) with relevant group reporting experience.
Extensive knowledge and experience of corporate reporting processes and practices, both internal and external.
Strong and broad industry knowledge (regulators, competitors and consultants).
Good knowledge of auditor processes and practices.
Ability to analyse and understand emerging issues and their impact on the Group reporting.
Awareness of Regulatory Reporting (Solvency II) an advantage.
What’s in it for you?
Private Medical – up to family cover paid for by Company– via BUPA. No excess for claims.*
Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.*
Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service up to 15%) with further pension matching.
Parental leave – 6 months full pay
28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
- Not applicable to Fixed-Term Contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)
Flexible Working
We know that everyone works best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please ask the question and start a conversation!
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What’s next?
Our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
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