Group Technical Accountant

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. 

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Role Context:

M&G plc Group Finance are a well controlled Finance function which support the external reporting for the listed Group
M&G plc is required to produce consolidated IFRS financial statements and Group Solvency 2 reporting. This role is responsible for contributing to the Group accounting policies and supporting the Head of Technical Reporting in the provision of advice to the business on IFRS accounting and S2 reporting treatment for initiatives such as new products and transactions. It is an exciting opportunity for an accountant who enjoys complex problem solving to be involved in establishing the basis for financial reporting for a diversified financial services Group. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Support in technical analysis on the treatment under IFRS and Solvency 2 reporting for proposed initiatives including new products and transactions
• To analyse the impact of new accounting standards on the Group results and provide technical accounting support to the implementation 
• Supporting IFRS technical analyses as directed by the Senior Group Technical Accountant and Head of Technical Reporting
• Support the preparation of the Group IFRS financial statements, including ownership of a number of notes to the accounts, produced to auditable standards
• Ensure sections of the Group Accounting Manual and associated Group accounting policies allocated to the role holder are maintained and communicated across M&G finance effectively
• To liaise with the external auditors on IFRS and Solvency 2 reporting technical matters ensuring a timely resolution is reached
• To maintain effective working relationships with other teams in M&G Finance ensuring that Group technical accounting needs are communicated, understood and met
• Support with technical accounting analysis for new transactions and group reorganisations.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Interest in and knowledge of IFRS and Solvency 2 reporting requirements 
• Knowledge of financial reporting regulatory requirements and legislatory frameworks
• Knowledge of M&G Prudential products, systems and distribution methods 
• Interest in dealing with complex transactions and associated accounting
• Experience of insurance accounting, including requirements of UKGAAP and IFRS
• Qualified accountant or attempted final accounting exams

Work Level: Experienced Colleague

Close Date: 3rd March 2026

Recruiter: Matt Campbell

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.  

• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. 

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