Monday, October 27, 2025
Darwin Hawkins

Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

Posted: 5 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant – InsuranceSector: InsuranceLocation: Dublin (hybrid)Salary: €70,000 – €80,000 plus bonus & benefitsOur ClientOur client is a highly regarded organisation supporting a range of leading Insurance companies with their evolving finance needs. As demand grows across the Insurance sector for technical accounting expertise and project delivery support, this specialist team continues to expand, offering bespoke solutions across finance operations, compliance, and transformation. Based in Dublin with hybrid working, this is a fast-moving and client-centric environment focused on solving real business challenges for major insurers.Why should you apply?This is a unique opportunity to work across multiple insurance clients, giving you genuine industry exposure while leveraging your technical accounting expertise. You’ll play a key role in financial operations, compliance projects, and systems/process improvements — making this ideal for someone looking to move away from traditional roles into something broader, varied, and commercially impactful.Whether you are currently in industry or come from an advisory/practice background, this is a great chance to expand your experience across the Insurance landscape, work with senior finance stakeholders, and progress within a high-performing and agile environment.Who should apply?This would suit someone coming from an audit, advisory, or industry background with strong financial reporting experience and commercial acumen:5+ years’ post-qualified experience, ideally within Insurance or Financial ServicesStrong understanding of financial reporting under IFRS and Irish/UK GAAPExperience working on monthly reporting, compliance, or project-based finance rolesComfortable working across different clients or departments and managing competing prioritiesStrong communicator who enjoys a dynamic and collaborative environmentRole and Reporting LinesYou will join a growing Insurance finance delivery team and work closely with senior stakeholders within client organisations.Reporting & Compliance – Support clients with centralised compliance and financial reporting across Irish and international entitiesFinance Operations – Provide hands-on support with month-end, process improvement, and systems transitionsAccounting Advisory – Offer practical guidance on IFRS and Irish/UK GAAP treatments for complex transactionsRegulatory Insight – Contribute to reporting improvements aligned with industry expectations (e.g., CBI/BMA filings)Client Engagement – Act as a key point of contact for finance teams across a range of insurersProcess Improvement – Identify and implement optimisation initiatives including automation and systems enhancementProject Delivery – Lead workstreams related to finance transformation, integration or outsourcing supportMentorship – Contribute to upskilling and development of junior team members across client projectsInterested in this position?To apply please submit your CV to Frank Bailey who is managing this assignment via the link below or to inquire further please contact us directly on 01 529 4200.

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