Insurance Accounting Adviser - London, United Kingdom - Grant Thornton LLP

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More than you expected

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Job Description: NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Grant Thornton's Insurance Accounting Advisory team specialises in helping clients with technical accounting and financial reporting issues, the implementation of IFRS/UK GAAP accounting standards, and conversions. We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life. A look into the role As a Insurance Accounting Adviser within our Insurance Accounting Advisory team, you will:

• Work with insurance clients and contribute to the delivery of solutions and value added advice on complex accounting issues, such as support on IFRS 17/9 implementation.
• Responsible for engagement planning and management on day-to-day basis including assessment of engagement risks, undertaking analyses, and delivering and documenting conclusions.
• Act as the day-to-day lead on client engagement, managing small teams when required.

Knowing you're right for us Joining us as Insurance Accounting Adviser , the minimum criteria you'll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) with strong technical accounting experience in the insurance sector and experience of IFRS (ideally IFRS 17). It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way.

• Experience in technical accounting under IFRS and UK GAAP and delivery of finance change programmes for insurance companies.

Knowing we're right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be. #LI-ME1 #J-18808-Ljbffr