Accounting Manager - Integration

Gallagher UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance brokerage as an Accounting Manager - Integration, where you'll lead a team, manage acquisitions, and ensure compliance. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and process improvement.

Benefits

Holidays

Pension

Life Insurance

Health Plans

Qualifications

• Experience managing a small team.
• Experience in acquisition accounting or project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting expertise for seamless integration into BAU activities.
• Manage and guide the Assistant Accounting Manager and Senior Accountants.
• Conduct detailed integration analysis and prepare SOPs.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

CA

ACCA

ACA

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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.

Overview

Join a dynamic and expanding organisation as a Manager, where your expertise will be vital in seamlessly integrating recent acquisitions into our business-as-usual operations while leading a team of qualified accountants.

This is an opportunity to demonstrate your agility in a fast-paced environment, effectively manage change, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing accounting expertise for recent acquisitions, with a focus on purchase price accounting and integration work.

If you are an experienced manager with a passion for excellence and a meticulous eye for detail, we invite you to join us on our growth journey. Apply now to make a significant impact at a global leader in insurance brokerage.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Provide accounting expertise to ensure seamless integration into BAU activities, including review of SPA and liaising with M&A and Integration teams and vendors.
• Manage and guide the Assistant Accounting Manager and Senior Accountants.
• Conduct detailed integration analysis, including process mapping and documentation.
• Prepare SOPs and coordinate handover to offshore teams.
• Ensure SOX compliance and that transitioned work aligns with Gallagher FPMs.
• Assist in producing accurate acquisition management accounts and commentary within tight deadlines.
• Build positive relationships with senior stakeholders, including Finance Directors and operational heads.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and perform variance analysis.
• Produce ad hoc reports and support external/internal audits.
• Liaise with offshore teams to control month-end posting and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and other departments.
• Support internal policies, legal compliance, and ethical standards.

About You

• Essential: CA, ACCA, or ACA qualification, with experience in professional services or a large, complex business environment.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Preferred: US GAAP and SOX compliance experience.
• Preferred: Experience in acquisition accounting, project management, or process implementation.
• Strong prioritization, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and organizational skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation And Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, enjoy a range of benefits including holidays, pension, life insurance, health plans, and more. Details are provided in the full job description.

Inclusion and Diversity

Gallagher is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and supporting diversity. We are Disability Confident and committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. For reasonable adjustments in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Additional Information

Role details include seniority level (Mid-Senior), employment type (Full-time), and industry (Insurance).