Description:
Are you ready to build your career at one of the world’s leading insurance brokerage and risk management firms? We are hiring an Assistant Accounting Manager to join our team, primarily reporting on technology spend and programmes across all the UK divisions. This is a high focus area for the group, and you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely management accounts while driving innovation and excellence in a growing organisation.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and insightful commentary within tight deadlines across multiple divisions, with a focus on operational costs.
- Working closely with the Programme Office and provide WIP reporting for up to 30 technology programmes.
- Lead and develop a team of 2-3 qualified and part-qualified accountants, fostering technical expertise and supporting the growth of graduate apprentices and part-qualified students.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly reporting packs.
- Perform variance analysis on P&L and ensure the accuracy of management accounts.
- Ensure compliance with SOX and Gallagher Financial Process Manual (FPM) requirements, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and control.
- Act as a key contact for senior stakeholders, including Finance Directors and operational business heads, during month-end close.
- Drive process enhancements, implement best practices, and streamline workflows across multiple legal entities and divisions.
- Provide accounting expertise on operational costs, Cloud Computing Arrangements, and software accounting processes.
- Review and challenge technology project spend and accounting treatments across divisions.
- Support the production of UK statutory board packs and financial accounts.
- Collaborate with offshore processing teams and Finance Business Partners to resolve queries and ensure smooth operations.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Gallagher’s shared values.
About You
- Qualifications: CA, ACCA, or ACA qualification. Newly qualified internal candidates with strong business knowledge will also be considered.
- Experience: Professional services background, US GAAP and SOX experience, and a track record of implementing new processes or controls.
- Skills: Strong people management, organisational, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to prioritise, adapt to change, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Technical Expertise: Experience in process redesign and implementation, with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.