Overview
Financial Accountant – Halifax; Home Based
We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as a Financial Accountant, within our Financial Reporting Team!
At Covéa Insurance, we’re all about protecting what matters most – whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference.
Our purpose is simple but powerful: to help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does. It’s what drives us every day, and it’s why our people are proud to be part of something meaningful!
Our mission is to build inclusive, empowered teams where everyone feels welcome and valued! We celebrate what makes each of us unique and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Whoever you are, we want you to feel confident being yourself in your team at work.
In this role, you’ll be working in a team where we manage the core financial accounting for the Covéa Insurance companies in the UK, delivering financial control, reporting and support to the business on time, every time.
This is a hybrid position, combining the best of both worlds – working from home and spending time in our Halifax office.
Ready to learn, grow, and make a difference? We’d love to have you on board!
Where will I make an impact?
- Take proactive ownership of several accounting and reporting processes, reporting into the Senior Finance Manager.
- Managing month-end activities, including journal entries and associated balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that any outstanding items are investigated and cleared as appropriate.
- Understanding and analysing the drivers of performance on a monthly basis, coordinating with the Actuaries, Finance Business Partners and other areas of the business to explain variances.
- Supporting the preparation of the year-end financial accounts and other quarterly and annual submissions, such as, Solvency II templates, ONS and other relevant regulatory financial information and related schedules for assigned companies.
- Providing support to ensure a clean year-end audit, liaising with external auditors, delivering information requests/data as required.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across the business and with external stakeholders.
- Maintain and enhance documentation of financial reporting processes to ensure clarity and compliance.
What will help you stand out?
- Demonstrable experience and/or qualifications in finance, with experience in Insurance preferrable
- Ability to work autonomously and to tight deadlines.
- Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive, self-starting approach to work and able to work to own initiative.
- Strong analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- An excellent communicator, comfortable liaising with executive-level employees.
- Good commercial awareness and purpose of Finance function in the business.
- Able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Ideally Part-Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) and/or fully qualified in AAT.
Not sure if you tick every box? That’s okay!
At Covéa, we know that great people don’t always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you – so go ahead and apply! We’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive.
The perks of joining us…
- Flexible working – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options
- Annual pay review – plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
- Generous holidays – 25-27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
- Pension perks – 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
- A culture where everyone belongs – we’re committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive
- Mental & financial support – through our dedicated Wellbeing group
- Career growth – training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive
- Health & wellbeing – private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more
- Drive in style – Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles
- Extra savings – gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal
- And much more!
Excited about this opportunity? So are we!
Apply today and be part of our journey.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know – we’re here to help.
Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
Salary:
Up to £37,500 (Dependent on Experience)
Working hours:
36.25
