Financial Accountant (Part Qualified)

Rentokil Initial plc; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the Director of Group Risk Management. This role involves oversight of financial processes, including budgeting and forecasting, while ensuring alignment with the US risk team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong collaboration and documentation skills. Join a company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the financial health of the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• Qualified or part qualified accountant with strong financial skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting for Group Risk team and process journal entries.
• Lead financial discussions with insurers regarding premium costs.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Budget Preparation

Forecasting

Collaboration

Documentation Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Part Qualified Accountant

Job description

Provide Finance Business Partner support to the Director of Group Risk Management and team

Responsibilities

● Oversight of the financial accounting process for the Group Risk team, with the occasional processing of journal entries

● Completion and submission and monthly management accounts packs in accordance with Group deadlines

● Forecasting of P&L, balance sheet and cash

● Annual budget preparation of P&L, balance sheet and cash

● Timely completion of the balance sheet recs

● Ownership of total Group Insurance charges and associated country charges. Coordinating the activity of the various teams associated with the recharge of Group Risk charges across business units

● Liaison with US risk team to ensure overall alignment to Group Risk processes

● Main point of contact for the Actuaries and responsibility for the provisions balances and accounting

● Lead the financial discussions with Insurers and brokers, to cover premium costs, charges, and associated financial information

● Provide insightful business partner support to the Director of Group Risk Management and assess the financial implications of changes in insurance cover

Requirements:

Essential

● Qualified or part qualified accountant

● Ability to deliver results

● Written skills with the ability to produce coherent, accurate and articulate documentation

● Ability to work collaboratively across Group and Business finance teams

Desirable

● Experience of the Insurance Industry

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([e-mail]) if you need anything

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