Lorien are recruiting for ReAssure, part of Phoenix Group are recruiting an Assistant Change Accountant to join their team within the Finance function. The position will preferably be based in Telford on a fixed term basis. This vacancy represents an opportunity to join an ambitious organisation, within an ever-changing environment where you will discover the potential to perform and grow.

You will be responsible for identifying areas for improvement across the Finance function. Utilising key skills and knowledge as well as engaging and forming new relationships with the wider business to drive and deliver change in line with our continuous improvements strategy.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Application of commercial and financial knowledge to deliver results to the Finance managers and relevant business functions.
• Uphold the accuracy, integrity and quality of the assets, liabilities and P&L data being reported.
• Ensure departmental deliverables are produced accurately, timely and of requisite quality through appropriate co-ordination and planning of resources.
• Responsible for embedding a culture of financial and commercial challenge within and across the department.
• Understand the Risk and Control framework that ReAssure operates applying finance knowledge and challenge to ensure tactical risks are identified, measured against standards, and escalated appropriately.
• Develop effective relationships with key internal and external contacts and be seen as a subject matter expert, and support for all other roles within the team.
• Tactically design and support the smooth running of financial processes, models and systems (e.g. general ledger, forecasting tool and group submission tool). Challenge and initiate improvements in efficiency and quality to achieve desired outputs.
• Drive continuous end-to-end improvement to ensure both financial accuracy and correct policyholder outcome.
• Co-ordinate detailed analysis, problem solve and root cause to ensure the correct customer outcome in line with SLA's and timetables.
• Assess and improve MI, drawing out high-level messages that drives business action, cross-functional understanding and improvements in execution.
• Application of specialist knowledge to resolve queries or short-term challenges, through engagement with stakeholders, responding to issues to a satisfactory completion considering a customer based approach.
• Articulate financial information to non-financial individuals across all levels of the organisation.
• Support process re-engineering and delivery of change.
• Direct and co-ordinate team deliverables in the attainment of departmental targets or service standard.

Key skills/experience required:

• Communicates effectively, including written and oral presentation, engaging customers and stakeholders as appropriate to role
• Demonstrates good organisational skills, with an analytical and methodical approach to work
• Ability to work very well in a team or independently, consulting and co-ordinating others appropriately in the wider function and business.
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrates appropriate prioritisation skills
• Ability to apply specialist knowledge to improve processes.
• Computer literate and competent with all required operating systems and Microsoft Office products

ReAssure is a highly respected name in the heritage Life Insurance and Pensions market. We are a 3000+ strong team built on a wide range of skills and a wealth of experience. Originally founded in 1963, we're at a busy crossroads of regulatory and market changes in the insurance industry. We have a proven track record of successfully integrating blocks of pension, insurance and investment business.

As one of Britain's Top Employers in financial services, we offer opportunities for you to challenge and develop yourself in a company that looks after our colleagues, customers and communities.

ReAssure is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills; and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ReAssure offer an attractive benefits package for all permanent and fixed term employees, including 27 days' holiday + bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, Private Medical Insurance plus a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from.