Assistant Manager, Accounting and Controls Advisory

Overview

In this role you support Deloitte’s Insurance Audit & Assurance practice in London, focusing on improving the reliability and efficiency of financial reporting and internal controls for insurance clients. You will work with cross-functional teams to apply technical accounting expertise to IFRS, UK GAAP and regulatory standards, and help embed controls within finance transformations. The role offers exposure to large, influential clients and a path to senior capability in a fast-growing advisory area. You will contribute to high-quality reporting and the responsible governance of financial processes.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working in London
• flexible working policy
• return-to-work coaching and support
• world-class development and training
• opportunity to work with large clients
• focus on wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Advise on IFRS/UK GAAP accounting matters and produce technical accounting papers
• Support IFRS 9/17 interpretation, implementation and application
• Assist with financial reporting processes for insurance clients
• Advise on Solvency II methodology
• Support insurance transformation projects and provide technical accounting input
• Strengthen internal control environments including SOX controls
• Design and assess controls across insurance processes
• Embed controls in finance transformation programmes
• Document end-to-end insurance processes linking risks, controls and reporting outcomes

Key requirements

• Experience in Insurance Audit within a large Financial Services organisation or a finance function in the Insurance industry
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and/or Solvency UK
• Understanding of end-to-end insurance processes and associated risks
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, control design and testing
• Awareness of technology, AI and automation in finance transformation, including ERP and insurance tools
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or international equivalent)
• Commercial awareness of current economic and market trends in insurance
• Proven adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, transformational environments
• Collaborative approach and strong team player mentality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with stakeholder engagement ability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and deliver workstreams within larger projects

• Collaborative
• Client-centric communication
• Analytical mindset
• IFRS
• UK GAAP
• Solvency II

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