Accountant

External Reporting and Year-end process

• Preparation of Statutory Financial Statements for the Group's UK subsidiaries.
• Ensuring that the retail lending business securitisation arrangement with the Special Purpose Entity is accurately accounted for and the completeness of financial reporting disclosures
• Assist the Group's auditors to ensure that the year-end audit process runs smoothly
Technical Accounting
• Provide IFRS technical accounting advice, with particular focus on (but not limited to) IFRS 9 to the accounting operations team, senior management and other stakeholders
• Consider the accounting implications of transactions or changes to the operations of the Group and the retail lending company in light of these standards
• Supporting technical accounting projects including consultation with other teams throughout the Group and preparation of technical accounting memos and discussion paper
• Supporting the maintenance of Group accounting policies to ensure it follows best practice and remain relevant
• Respond to ad hoc queries from, and provide support to, Business Partners, Group Tax and Audit Committees
• Ownership of weekly technical intelligence reporting, scanning the horizon for technical and reporting developments (IASB, FRC FCA amongst others)
  
  Solid experience within technical accounting/accounting policy development team/financial reporting team of a UK publicly listed company or Big Four newly qualified accountant
• Background in Technical accounting, strong working knowledge of IFRS 9, (ECL, Hedge Accounting and Securitisation) and Group reporting
• Knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and (IFRS 17 experience is an advantage)
• Background in Financial Statements production or audit & banking business and accounting
• Demonstratable experience of producing technical accounting memos and acting as a technical accounting adviser to management and the business at large
  
  Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel
We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

Salary - Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year) Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home. Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance. Physical Wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI) This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen. Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support. Mental Wellbeing programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more …. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart