Job Description

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Introduction
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced qualified accountant with a strong background in people management to join our team in a key leadership role. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you will oversee key financial processes and lead a team to deliver excellence in financial reporting and compliance. You will be responsible for reviewing statutory accounts, coordinating audits, preparing board reports, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will provide technical accounting expertise, support internal controls, and mentor and develop team members.
How you'll make an impact

• Conduct thorough reviews of statutory accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards
• Collaborate closely with external auditors, managing and coordinating the audit process to ensure timely and efficient completion
• Oversee the review and preparation of board reports, delivering clear and insightful financial information to support decision-making
• Review FCA regulatory reporting to ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements and standards
• Lead the review and preparation of impairment calculations
• Manage the review and preparation of earn-out calculations
• Oversee the review and preparation of technical accounting papers, providing clear guidance on complex accounting issues.
• Provide expert technical support and mentorship to the team of Accountants, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, identifying and addressing any gaps or risks
• Review reconciliations of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies promptly

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ICAS/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Advanced technical accounting skills with a solid understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS, US GAAP knowledge advantageous
• Proven track record in managing teams effectively, fostering collaboration, and driving performance
• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more...

We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.
We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.
Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.
Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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