Description
We are seeking a Management Accountant to support the management accounting and financial control function at Howden, a global insurance group. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller in maintaining and developing a strong financial control environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support month-end and quarter-end processes to ensure accurate reporting to agreed timelines
- Support balance sheet integrity through preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and review of those prepared by the Management Accountants
- Support the Financial Controller in maintaining a robust financial control environment, including documentation and evidencing for key controls
- Prepare debt monitoring dashboards and aging analysis, including calculation of bad debt provision
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, monitor actual performance to cash assumptions, and highlight risks and opportunities
- Prepare quarterly analytical reviews of P&L and Balance Sheet for the Group Finance team
- Support the end-to-end audit process, including liaising with auditors, supporting audit queries, coordinating with non-finance teams, and evidence provision
- Prepare information required by the Group Tax team (Corporation Tax and VAT)
- Support review of work completed by the Management Accountants and Assistant Management Accountants
- Support compliance with Group accounting policies and statutory standards
- Support implementation of improvements to processes to strengthen financial control and increase efficiency
Key Skills/Experience:
- Recently qualified accountant
- Strong management accounting and financial control background
- Detail-oriented with a dedication to financial accuracy and integrity
- Experienced in working with external auditors
- Proactive in identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies
- Collaborative and able to build positive relationships with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
What we offer:
- A career that you define
- Opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic and supportive environment
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours and hybrid working
- Reasonable adjustments to ensure that our positions align well with your needs