Finance Manager - Balance Sheet Control

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager for Balance Sheet Control in York. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to enhance financial reporting processes within a diverse, multinational team. You will be responsible for investigating balance sheet reconciliations, identifying root causes of issues, and implementing effective solutions. The position promises a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment that encourages inclusivity and flexibility. If you are an experienced accountant looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products

Share plans and schemes

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification preferred; experience with balance reconciliations essential.
• Strong teamwork and proactive communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Investigating balance sheet reconciliations and identifying issues.
• Developing action plans for remediation to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Professional accountancy qualification

Balance reconciliations

Process improvement

Teamwork

Proactive communication

Analytical skills

Experience with outsourced teams

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Job description

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Finance Manager - Balance Sheet Control, York

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Client:

Aviva

Location:

York, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

07cd82bcbb67

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Balance Sheet Control Manager

12 month FTC

Salary £45,000 - £60,000

Location: York

Are you an experienced accountant interested in making an impact within a diverse, multinational team? This role involves supporting improvements in operational finance processes, enhancing the quality and timeliness of financial reporting, and enabling agile responses to business changes.

The role requires a detail-oriented approach, investigative skills to identify root causes of issues, and the ability to propose and implement effective solutions.

About the role:

Located within the UK Life General Ledger Close and Balance Sheet Control team, focusing on reconciliations, collaborating with UK and offshore teams. Responsibilities include investigating balance sheet reconciliations, identifying issues, and developing action plans for remediation to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills and experience required:

• Professional accountancy qualification preferred; experience with balance reconciliations essential
• Experience in process improvement, preferably in insurance
• Strong teamwork and proactive communication skills
• Ability to analyze processes and identify root causes
• Experience working with outsourced and offshore teams

Benefits:

• Salary: £45,000 - £60,000, depending on experience
• Bonus: up to 10%
• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell days
• Discounts on Aviva products and other retailers
• Share plans and schemes to benefit from company success
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits and sustainability options
• Paid volunteering days and wellbeing support

Learn more about your potential total reward with our calculator. Aviva is committed to inclusivity and flexible working arrangements, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including part-time and job-sharing opportunities.