Assistant Manager - UK Accounting - Insurance

Roles & Responsibilities:
- The Senior accountants produce management accounts in both Sun and JDE ledgers, provide detailed ME commentary, Balance Sheet reconciliations and substantiations. There is a requirement to work with stakeholders to investigate issues to resolution. On occasions there are nonstandard transactions that need to be coordinated across the two different ledgers.
- The team spends time on continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency.
- The senior accountant would also work with the accountants who complete transactional accounting entries, to ensure accuracy and fix potential issues.
- To assist the Senior Manager in production of accurate management accounts, and relevant commentary, within the tight reporting deadlines within Finance function.
- Liaise closely with regional finance teams (primarily Europe and North America-based) on results and reporting.
- Prepare and review reconciliations to verify the accuracy of management accounts and perform monthly, quarterly and year-to-date variance analysis to budget and prior year on P&L.
- Preparation and review of monthly reporting packs and production and review of ad hoc reporting as requested.
- Maintenance of local general ledger in the Sun accounting system and reconcile with the group general ledger.
- Assistance and support in response to external and internal audit requests.
- Assist with the internal overhead allocations process for Artex Europe ensuring that all costs are captured and allocated in line with agreed allocation keys.
- Liaising with processing team to control posting of month end journal transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.

- Liaising with Finance Business Partners and other departments out with the Management
- Accounts team to provide support for queries as they arise.
- Build relationships within the wider Accounting Centre function, the Artex finance team and the Artex regional teams.
- Help drive forward change to ensure that department and team members improve.
- Assisting in the allocation of work to team members in an efficient manner and ensure all deadlines and key priorities are met.
- Ensure SOX requirements are fully met.
- Assisting the Senior Manager with ah-hoc finance projects and technical tasks and taking the lead on elements of the projects.
- Work with the team on the roll-out of a new accounting package for Artex and identify further opportunities this brings for centralisation of accounting tasks.
- Comply with Professional Standards Manual in accordance with statutory requirements for role with specific attention, but not limited to Whistle Blowing, Treating Customers Fairly.
- Carry out duties following internal policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulation, good governance and Gallagher's shared values, in particular, putting clients at the heart of our business.
- Take all reasonable steps to ensure the part of the business for which you are accountable for demonstrably complies with applicable laws, rules, regulation, good governances, in particular, putting clients at the heart of our business.
- If shortcomings are identified take responsibility for remedial action planning, and action in conjunction with the relevant experts within the firm.

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Skills & Competencies:
- Valid Indian Passport with at least one year remaining for expiry.
- Candidates with existing US Visa and/or UK Visa (at least one year remaining)
- Good working knowledge of the insurance brokerage business
- Proficiency with Excel and Access including links, macros, database development and forms.
- Good experience in Financial Accounting or Public Accounting
- Proficient computer, financial data, internal consulting, and customer-focused communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to follow through on multiple tasks and priorities.
- Good working knowledge of accounting standards (US / UK GAAP/IFRS), account reconciliations, and month end close experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft suite of products; Advanced level skills in Excel
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently with precise detail and follow-up reporting.
- Experience in Statutory Accounts / Audit / Preparation and Consolidation of Financial Statements
- Good knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements will be preferred.