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The role is central to delivering “Actuals” Expense Reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis for the UK Corporate Entities and the Syndicates (via the recharge model). Working alongside the Expense Analyst the role will focus on timely and accurate prepayments, accruals and review of actuals for the UK Service companies (ASL and SSL) and will provide reporting to the FP&A teams on the actual expenses processed each month. The role will assist with ad hoc queries, analysis and will liaise with auditors to respond to audit queries. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Accountant the role will be responsible for creating and maintaining an environment of robust and effective financial reporting with strong processes, procedures and controls.
- Production of “actuals” expense reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Ensure that prepayments and accruals are booked appropriately and reviewed on a monthly basis and there is adequate support for existence and completeness.
- Review bank accounts for the service companies including review of bank reconciliations.
- Ensure correct accounting treatment for any tax related expenses. Including accurate posting for PSA filings.
- Assist with the production of Statutory Accounts for the Group companies
- Working with the FP&A team to provide expense analysis and commentary of actuals against forecast and budget.
- Support the delivery the UK group Statutory reporting process including liaising and building strong relationships with key external advisers particularly the external auditors.
- Support the development of the group financial control framework including strong financial control standards and financial control KPI reporting
- Work and support the existing team with projects, other aspects of financial reporting and internal audit requirements
- Support with maintaining Group Transfer Pricing policy and ensure documentation is up to date.
- Qualified Accountant with good experience within Financial Control (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- A good understanding of UK GAAP
- Experience from a Big 4 Practice is strongly preferred
- Microsoft office applications – advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- SunSystems, Q&A and Cognos IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)
Desirable behavioural attributes
- Good organisational, collaboration and time management skills
- Good communication, influencing & stakeholder management skills
- Effective Problem solving/decision making skills
- Ability to apply judgment and quality sense checks
- Commitment and integrity
- Self-motivated and driven to achieve desired outcome
What you’ll get in return
- 25 days holiday
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days)
- Salary sacrifice benefits
- Annual benefits reviews
- Professional qualifications and study support
Additional Information:
- A full Job Description can be seen here.
