Project accounting lead

## Project accounting lead Apply locations:
Stirling time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
July 3, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
R19715

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.
** The Role
** The Life Cost & Financial Reporting (LC&FR) programme is a multi-year transformation initiative designed to modernise and simplify the Life Finance operating model. The programme will deliver improvements to financial reporting processes, systems and controls, reducing reliance on manual processes and external contractors while strengthening the control environment.

The programme supports the broader Life business strategy and Finance transformation agenda by enhancing the quality, timeliness and efficiency of reporting across IFRS and regulatory requirements. It will also improve integration between Finance, Actuarial and Systems functions, enabling scalable and sustainable support for business growth.

Lead subject matter expertise (SME) across Life financial reporting and accounting to support delivery of the Life Cost & Financial Reporting (LC&FR) transformation programme.
** Key responsibilities
*** Provide technical accounting leadership across Life products, ensuring outcomes align to IFRS, Solvency UK and internal policy requirements
* Act as the primary SME interface between Finance, Actuarial, Change and Systems teams
* Lead design and implementation of target-state reporting processes and controls
* Review and challenge accounting treatments, journal design and reporting outputs
* Support development of robust control frameworks aligned to audit and regulatory expectations
* Provide oversight and coaching to SME accountants and offshore resources (Mumbai)
** Experience & skills
*** Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
* Strong Life insurance accounting knowledge (IFRS / regulatory reporting)
* Experience in finance transformation or system-led change programmes
* Strong stakeholder management across Finance, Actuarial and Technology
* Proven ability to lead technical discussions and drive decisions
** Role Level: Manager / Expert
**** Recruiter:
Hollie Doran
**** Close Date: 3rd July 2026
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* Location:

Kildean, Edinburgh
*
* 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…