Financial Accountant

Automobile Association; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The AA is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and accounting services within the Insurance Finance teams in Basingstoke. This full-time, permanent role involves supporting the month-end process, compliance reporting, and enhancing financial controls. Join a leading organization as they expand their offerings in a hybrid work environment, combining remote and office-based work.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1

Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance

Employee discount scheme on healthcare, shopping, and more

Diverse learning and development opportunities

Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar) required.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge essential.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end completion for the Insurance Division.
• Supporting internal financial control and reporting processes.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Highly numerate with good communication skills

Education

Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar)

Tools

SAP

BPC

Trintech

Job description

The AA Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

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Company Description/ Business Unit

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent – Full-time

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as aFinancial Accountantmeans you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

This is the job

Step into a pivotal role as a Financial Accountant at the AA Group, where you'll lead the charge in delivering exceptional financial and accounting services. Collaborate with the Financial Controller to manage accounting, financial reporting, and technical support within our Insurance Finance teams.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the provision of information to enable the completion of month end for the Insurance Division, including ensuring accuracy and integrity of month end numbers and KPI’s, compliance with all accounting requirements and reporting process and achieving all deadlines for both internal and external reporting.
• Supporting the internal financial control framework requirements for the Insurance division.
• Work closely with the commercial Insurance finance teams & the business to gain a sound understanding of the business and ensure reporting of performance can therefore be challenged, insightful and add value.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that any differences/issues are identified, reported and resolved
• Supporting the forecast, budget and five-year plan submissions for the business and updating the planning and consolidation system
• Challenge, understand, document and where possible improve all financial processes undertaken within the financial control/ reporting team
• Liaising with external professional advisors and supporting interim and year-end audit work
  
  

What do I need?

• Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills – particularly Excel.
• Highly numerate with good communication skills, both verbal and written with strong report writing skills.
• Experience of working with systems (e.g. SAP, BPC, Trintech) along with good IT skills.
  
  

Additional information

Benefits

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
  
  

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Insurance

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