Reporting Accountant

Description:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Reporting Accountant to deliver finance solutions that support the growth of the Group and deliver financial information our customers have confidence in.

Within AFO the global reporting team delivers Aviva’s internal and external accounting and reporting deliveries.

This role sits within the York team which work on Aviva’s life business which has assets in excess of £250bn. As well as supporting the business day-to-day, the teams’ current priorities are to build best in class reporting processes and deliver a finance change programme that includes IFRS 17 which will help fuel Aviva’s growth. We manage resource on a flexible basis and support our colleague's growth which means once settled you’re likely to have multiple opportunities in the future across a range of projects and teams. We are looking for colleagues who are hard-working, curious, will drive simplicity and will help our team win.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ownership and delivery of timely and insightful outputs to internal and external stakeholders. High-quality reporting with supporting analysis to identify underlying drivers and offer business insight. You will also be doing operation and enhancement of financial and operational controls with the aim of safeguarding both customer and shareholder interests. Leading investigations within reporting and acting as a key resource on projects and working within industry and professional standards, following CPD requirements

Skills and experience required:

• Qualified accountant with relevant post qualification experience

• Sound knowledge of financial reporting processes and architecture

• Excellent analytical skills, Strong excel and pro-active drive to identify and investigate variances

• Experience of working to tight deadlines in a demanding environment

• Good leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with other areas of the business

What you’ll get for this role:

• Salary up to £35000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%)

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus

• Family friendly parental and carer’s leave

• 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products

• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars

• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme

• 21 volunteering hours per year