Average Reporting Accountant salary in City of London

Interim Investment Reporting Accountant (Clearwater)Hybrid-working -The suitable consultant be based anywhere in UK/must be willing to travel to York on a fortnight basis.Who we areGrant Thornton’s Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team.Joining us in Financial Services Business Consulting (FS BC)Our Financial Services Business Consulting (FS BC) is a market-focused financial advisory practice, concentrated on delivering exceptional client service. Be it a major issue, a complex problem, an unforeseen crisis or just a straightforward technicality, we are there to guide our clients through it.Our expertise spans the insurance, banking and securities and investment management industries. We align our core competencies to the industry challenges, ensuring the services we offer match the problems our clients face.Our track record is proven and a testament to our delivery capability. We have over 200 clients in the financial services sector, most of which are repeat customers, that benefit from our value-add engagements which have a lasting legacy.Joining the Agile Talent Community as an Interim Investment Reporting Accountant you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose whether full or part-time within FS BC and support our clients and internal teams on short to medium-term assignments.Skills we are looking forStrong investment and regulatory expertise, including IFRS, Solvency II, credit-risk reporting, and Clearwater.End-to-end delivery of technical workstreams, managing plans, RAID, dependencies, and key decisions.Oversees system integration, data migration, controls, and multi-environment delivery (DEV/UAT/PROD).Drives testing strategy (SIT/UAT), manages defects, and ensures smooth cutover, deployment, and hypercare.Communicates technical detail clearly while coordinating SMEs, vendors, and stakeholders to maintain governance and mitigate risk.What’s in it for youDevelopment: Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation.Engagement: As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community.Doing what’s right ahead of what’s easyEmbracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, 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 each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.How to joinYou’ll first apply by sending us your CV. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there’s interest to continue, we’ll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks.We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to our processes to help you apply for our roles, please speak to the recruiter during the application process.

A London city-based insurance company is seeking an experienced qualified accountant to join them as an MGA Reporting Accountant.Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Manager the successful candidate will focus of on both the onboarding and the ongoing provision of high-quality management and financial reporting for the assigned group(s) of entities, primarily MGA's and related consolidation. This includes playing a key role in the financial onboarding of new MGA relationships, recognising that individual MGAs may have differing structures, systems and reporting requirements. The role will include assessing these differences, working with the wider business to design and embed appropriate finance processes, systems interfaces and controls, and ensuring that robust, scalable reporting is established from initial onboarding through to business-as-usual reporting.This role will also contribute to the Group Financial Reporting team in the overall financial close and reporting process and production of all financial reporting deliverables and analysis for Group of entities, including consolidation.Furthermore, this role is responsible for ongoing process and procedure reviews specifically focused on key consolidation processes, analytical review of group reporting outputs, monitoring of key controls and supporting business-wide process improvement projects and system change.Applicants must be qualified accountants with previous MGA Accounting experience, have had exposure to Group Accounting and Consolidation within MGA's, possess good analytical and Management Information (MI) reporting skills, be skilled in identifying and implementing process improvements, and have strong Excel proficiency e.g. SUMIFS, pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc.

Head of Group Reporting & Controls - International Media BusinessLocation: Central London (3-4 days in office)A high-growth, international, private equity-backed business is seeking to appoint a Head of Group Reporting & Controls to play a key role within its Group Finance function.Operating across multiple geographies, the business is undergoing continued expansion, driven by both organic growth and an active acquisition strategy. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape a scalable, best-in-class finance function.The RoleReporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of group reporting, technical accounting, and the development and implementation of a robust financial controls environment across the organisation.This is a broad and evolving position, requiring both strong technical capability and the ability to operate effectively within a dynamic, international business.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the group consolidation process across a complex, multi-entity structureOversee key technical accounting areas, including business combinations, impairment reviews, revenue recognition, and lease accountingSupport acquisition activity, including accounting and integration into the group structureDesign and implement a scalable internal controls frameworkSupport the rollout of a group-wide finance operating modelPartner with regional finance teams and senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictionsDrive consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement in group reporting processesCandidate ProfileApproximately 10+ years' post-qualified experienceStrong technical accounting background, with particular strength in consolidationIdeally trained within a Big 4 firm or equivalentExperience operating within an international and/or private equity-backed environment advantageousProven ability to work within a matrix structure and influence senior stakeholdersCommercially aware, with an understanding of how businesses generate revenue and valueAdaptable and resilient, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environmentOpportunityThis is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a growing international business, with meaningful exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives.