Senior Reporting Accountant (12m FTC)

BELONG – There’s no place like Principality 

At Principality, belonging isn’t just a value — it’s how we work every day. As a colleague, you’re already part of a supportive and inclusive community where your wellbeing, individuality, and life outside of work are genuinely respected. This internal opportunity is a chance to continue your journey with us, build on your experience, and grow your career within Principality. 

We know that great work happens when people feel connected — to each other, to our purpose, and to the communities we serve. That’s why we focus on balance, invest in wellbeing, and encourage continuous learning and development across the organisation. 

Why consider this opportunity? 

This role offers an opportunity to further develop your skills and make a meaningful contribution within Principality, while continuing to benefit from the culture and ways of working you already know: 

These achievements are built by our people and reflect our shared commitment to supporting one another and delivering for our members. When it comes to belonging, there truly is no place like Principality — and this role is an opportunity to continue growing as part of it. 

We're looking for an experienced Senior Reporting Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team on a 12 month secondment.

This is a key technical role where you'll lead on the interpretation and application of accounting standards, with a particular focus on IFRS 9 and hedge accounting. You'll play an important part in delivering our Annual Report, Half-Year Reporting and tax submissions, while providing expert support across the wider Finance function.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the preparation of Audit Committee papers such as the Accounting Judgements Paper.
• Act as the subject matter expert for technical accounting areas such as IFRS 9 impairment provisioning and hedge accounting.
• Oversee accounting processes across month-end, half-year and year-end reporting cycles and implement continuous improvements to these processes.
• Support the delivery of Annual Reports, Half-Year Results and external audits.
• Present technical accounting papers to the Society’s sub-Committees such as Model Governance Committee
• Monitor and interpret new accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Represent Principality at industry forums and benchmarking activities.
• Support the preparation of Corporation Tax, VAT, FATCA and BBSI returns.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, Risk and external partners.
• Support the professional development of colleagues through coaching and knowledge sharing.

What you'll bring:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with several years post qualification experience.
• Significant financial reporting experience within financial services or banking.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS 9.
• Experience supporting year-end reporting and external audits.
• Advanced Excel skills.

You'll also be:

• Detail-oriented and technically strong.
• An effective communicator and influencer.
• Well organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions focused.