Financial Accountant - Legal Entity Reporting
Financial Accountant - Legal Entity Reporting
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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeFinancial Accountant - Legal Entity Reporting
Permanent / Hybrid
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
As part of our continued growth in theLeeds office were on the lookout for aFinancial Accountantto join ourFinance Reporting team. This role has opened up as we expand our capabilities and its a brilliant chance to step into a role that blends technical expertise with strategic impact.
Youll be supporting the integrity and delivery of financial management and regulatory reporting helping us meet executive corporate statutory and regulatory requirements while maintaining strong financial control.
At QBE were passionate about your professional growth. Youll gain valuableinsurance and reporting experience broaden your skillset and contribute meaningfully to our financial responsibilities - all within a culture that championsdevelopment and continuous improvement.
Your New Role
Youll be part of a team thats focused on delivering high-quality reporting and insight. From shaping strategy to refining processes your work will help drive performance and ensure we meet our obligations with confidence.
Main responsibilities:
Contribute to the development of the teams business plan to maximise productivity and performance
Participate in meetings to share and develop strategy knowledge and best practice
Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
Refine processes procedures and systems to improve efficiency and financial control
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including internal and external auditors
Support the production and submission of executive board statutory regulatory and Group finance reports
Deliver strong analytical and financial insight across all reporting responsibilities
Monitor and review internal processes to ensure robust controls and compliance
Lead and deliver continuous process improvements
About You
Youre someone who thrives in a fast-paced cyclical environment and understands the inner workings of a finance department. Youre driven detail-oriented and ready to make an impact.
Skills Youll need:
Part-qualified accountant status (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) or relevant experience
A solid understanding of best-practice accounting ideally in insurance but we welcome strong candidates from other industries
Working knowledge of accounting software and tools
Experience in structured process improvement within an accounting environment
Confidence in building controls into processes
A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to quality
Why QBE At My Best
At QBE we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best thats why we have created At My Best. Its our connection our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnt 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. Its in the culture of our business our QBE DNA to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.
#LI-Hybrid
Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict whats around the corner but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ( more than more than 13000 people working across 27 countries were big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are down-to-earth passionate and kind.
To find out more about why you should work for QBE visit our careers website.
At My Best - QBE Benefits
You are more than your work and QBE is more than a workplace which is why we provide you with the benefits support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all this can include part-time job share and compressed hours.
Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Private medical insurance we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
Family friendly policies we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial environmental and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint by investing more in green businesses than the broader market so your savings are looking after the planets future as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of 5000.
To find out more visit our Reward Page
QBE Awards
Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won been a finalist for and shortlisted for include:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re Winner: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer
You can view all our awards here
Inclusion of Diversity
We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter the UN Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page
Accessibility
Here at QBE we are promoting an accessible workplace for all which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.
ESG & Sustainability
At QBE we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBEs sustainability targets including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets and our award-winning impact investment initiative Premiums4Good please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report
What nextIf you have a passion to contribute to QBEs vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply button to submit your CV and other relevant documents and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.
We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too
APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!
Skills:
Collaboration Tools Communication Critical Thinking Detail-Oriented Financial Accounting Financial Data Reporting Financial Management Intentional collaboration Managing performance Problem Solving Process Refinement Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Stakeholder Management Team ManagementHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Employment Type
Full-Time
