EMEA Financial Accountant - 12-month FTC

This position is offered on a 12 -month fixed-term contract basis.Aviva Financial Operations (AFO) brings together the best capabilities to deliver finance solutions that support the growth of the Group and deliver financial information our customers and shareholders have confidence in. Within AFO the financial reporting team delivers Aviva's internal and external accounting and reporting deliveries.This role sits within the team based in York, the focus of this team is Aviva's life and pension business which has assets in excess of £250bn. As well as supporting the business day-to-day, the teams current priorities are to build best in class reporting processes and deliver a finance change programme that includes IFRS 17 which will help fuel Aviva's growth. We manage resource on a flexible basis and support our colleague's growth which means once settled you're likely to have opportunities to get involved with a range of projects and teams. We are looking for colleagues who are hard-working, curious, will drive simplicity and will help our team win.Role Responsibilities:Ownership and delivery of timely and insightful outputs to internal and external stakeholdersHigh-quality reporting with supporting analysis to identify underlying drivers and offer business insightOperation and enhancement of financial and operational controls with the ultimate aim of safeguarding both customer and shareholder interestsContinuous focus on process optimisation, simplicity and standardisationLeading investigations within reporting and acting as a key resource on projectsInfluencing partners and handling key relationships across FinanceWorking at all times within industry and professional standards, following CPD requirementsSkills and experience required:Qualified accountant with relevant post qualification experienceSound knowledge of financial reporting processes and architectureExcellent analytical skills and pro-active drive to identify and investigate variancesExperience in a financial reporting role within financial services would be advantageousExperience of working to tight deadlines in a demanding environmentGood leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with other areas of the businessStrong excel and analytical skillsKnowledge of IFRS 17, Solvency II and experience of preparing statutory accounts would also be beneficialWhat will you get for this role?Competitive Salary depending on skills, experience and qualificationsGenerous defined contribution pension schemeAnnual performance related bonus and pay reviewHoliday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional daysUp to 40% discount for some Aviva products through "My Aviva Extras" plus discounts for Friends and Family. (Some exclusions apply)Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save schemeWorking at AvivaAt Aviva, we're people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.We bring this to life by ensuring managing risk is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers, and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take ownership, and who make good decisions.The way we do this is important too, we're all about our people - that's you - so we can be pretty flexible. If you want to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, we're very open to that. In fact, we don't advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has different needs, just as each business area has different needs. So, it's up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us a separate email stating that you have a disclosed disability and we'll make sure we interview you.We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying please send an email to Ciaran.Markey@aviva.com *As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By 'minimum criteria' we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.