Group Accountant – Hybrid, 12‑Month Contract

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is looking for a Group Accountant in Gloucester for a 12-month fixed term contract. You will support accurate financial reporting and be part of a collaborative team focused on sustainability. Applicants should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution

Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare

£200 annual personal grant to a charity

Encouraged volunteering day

Employee Assistance Programme

Full study support for professional qualifications

Access to virtual GP

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experienced user of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work effectively in a team or independently.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Well organized with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of the Group’s statutory and regulatory reporting.
• Support the Group Reporting team with statutory and regulatory reporting.
• Implement improvements to the Group’s accounting controls and procedures.
• Engage actively with wider Group Finance objectives.
• Expand personal technical knowledge both informally and formally.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

A leading financial services group is looking for a Group Accountant in Gloucester for a 12-month fixed term contract. You will support accurate financial reporting and be part of a collaborative team focused on sustainability. Applicants should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and excellent career development opportunities.