Accountant

Ageas; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ageas is searching for an Accountant to support their Finance team in Eastleigh. This role involves month-end close processes, compliance, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and qualify as an ACCA, CIMA, or ACA accountant, offering a salary range of £36k to £42k based on experience, with flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Health Support

Financial Benefits

Workplace Support

Family Support

Tech Deals

Transport Support

Return to Work Programs

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting.
• Understanding of accounting principles required.
• Proficiency in Excel essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process ensuring accurate transaction recording.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with tax requirements across business taxes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Numerical skills

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Tools

Excel

Oracle E1

IBM Cognos TM1

Job description

Job Title: Accountant
Target Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: 12-14 month FTC
Salary Range: £36k - £42k depending on experience
Location: Eastleigh, Hybrid
Closing Date for applications: 6th June 2025

Accountant

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement? Ageas UK is seeking a dedicated and analytical individual to join our Finance team. You will play a key role in supporting the monthly close process, preparing financial statements, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting across our UK entities. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our core reporting requirements and support key strategic projects.

Main Responsibilities as Accountant:

1. Support the control and delivery of the monthly close process for Ageas UK entities, ensuring accurate transaction recording and valid balance sheet entries.
2. Provide timely and accurate reporting and reconciliation of the consolidated IFRS balance sheet to Group and senior management monthly.
3. Prepare first-level financial information for various stakeholders within the UK group.
4. Ensure compliance with internal and external tax requirements across all business taxes (excluding payroll).
5. Assist in preparing the annual financial statements, liaising with external auditors and internal reviews.
6. Review monthly close processes and procedures to identify operational improvements and update controls accordingly.
7. Support the team with ad hoc queries, projects, and knowledge development.
8. Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, including Actuarial, Underwriting, Payroll, and other Finance departments.

Skills and Experience Needed:

1. Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
2. Understanding of technical accounting principles and their application.
3. Proficient in Excel.
4. Experience with Oracle E1 (general ledger) and IBM Cognos TM1 (reporting) is desirable.
5. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs.
6. Strong numerical skills with the ability to interpret and resolve financial data inconsistencies.
7. Good organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize workflows.

Benefits at Ageas:

• Flexible Working: Hybrid work, part-time options, and a minimum of 35 days holiday including bank holidays, with buy/sell holiday options.
• Health Support: Dental, health cash plan, screenings, mental health support, and well-being activities.
• Financial Benefits: Bonuses, salary reviews, pension, savings, and loans.
• Workplace Support: Well-being activities, social events, and support programs.
• Family Support: Maternity/paternity leave, partner life assurance, and critical illness cover.
• Tech Deals: Discounts on gadgets, wearables, tablets, and laptops.
• Transport Support: Car salary exchange, cycle scheme, and breakdown cover.
• Return to Work: Programs after maternity leave.

About Ageas:

We are one of the UK's largest car and home insurers. Our people make us a vibrant, innovative workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting fair recruitment processes, and ensuring accessibility for all applicants.

We uphold a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and promote flexible working arrangements. For more information, visit our website and contact us with any questions about support or adjustments needed during recruitment.

Important Notice:

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