Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant Join a growing finance team and play a key role in delivering year‑end financial statements for Everywhen. This role offers broad exposure across technical accounting, acquisition accounting, regulatory reporting and legal entity lifecycle management — ideal for someone who enjoys variety, ownership and working with senior stakeholders. This is a hybrid role that will require 1 or 2 days per week in our Leeds office. What You’ll Be Doing Support and coordinate the year‑end process for Everywhen’s financial statements Review statutory accounts to ensure compliance with FRS 101 and legal requirements Work closely with external auditors and internal finance teams to meet reporting deadlines Prepare regulatory, tax and other external submissions Prepare quarterly reporting packs for the group finance team Produce tax packs and supporting information for the internal tax team Create accounting entries for acquisitions and intra‑group transfers Oversee legal entity lifecycle activities, including strike‑offs Provide technical accounting, regulatory and tax insight What You’ll Bring Degree in a business or accountancy discipline ACA/ACCA qualification Strong knowledge of FRS 101 and IFRS Advanced Excel skills Experience in external reporting and regulatory requirements (ideally insurance intermediaries) A proactive, detail‑driven approach with strong communication and stakeholder skills If you’re a quick learner who enjoys technical accounting and wants to grow in a dynamic environment, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are: Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service 35 hour working week Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family Award-winning learning & development offering and support to obtain professional qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire 24-hour Employee Assistance support for you and your family’s physical and mental wellbeing Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more One day paid volunteering to give back to our communities Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community The Spotlight Awards, where we celebrate the best of the Ardonagh Group and all the bright talent across our business. We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch. #LI-NT1 #LI-Hybrid INDX1 #AIB Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited CVs from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have requested assistance, in writing, for a specific opening. Click here here to see our standard benefits page Department Finance Role Financial Reporting Locations Leeds- West Village Remote status Hybrid Employment Types Permanent, Full Time Salary Up to £55k Job Reference 483148 About Everywhen Our journey is a story of continuous growth and evolution. As the UK-based broking and advisory heart of the Ardonagh Group, Everywhen unites a nationwide network with a strong local touch — powered by over 5000 talented individuals across more than 140 hubs. Founded in 2005 Co-workers circa 5000