Management Accountant

Howden Group Holdings; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks a Management Accountant to deliver accurate accounting services and support business planning. The role involves managing financial reports, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards, and contributing to continuous process development. Candidates should possess a professional accountancy qualification and demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification or Passed Finalist with a recognized body.
• Experience within the financial services industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounting and reporting information.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and month end journals.
• Assist with VAT and tax returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Microsoft Office proficient

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Role
The Management Accountant will deliver accounting services for both Business Unit and Operating Entity reporting purposes, and analysis to assist with business planning processes.

This individual is responsible for ensuring that their activities align with Group policy in order to achieve targets, meet monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines, ensure the development of the business and deliver a comprehensive service.

What you'll be doing

• Production of monthly management accounting and reporting information to a strict timetable for business units within the Group.

• Monthly revenue reporting, to include posting and reconciliation of technical ledgers.

• Preparation of month end journals, including intercompany and recurring charges

• Ownership and preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of identified issues/concerns.

• Assist with the production of information and data for VAT and tax returns, including those for any overseas companies and branches.

• Continual development of processes.

• Ad-hoc management reporting and financial analysis.

• Keep updated with all regulatory and legal changes.

• Ensure that records are maintained at all times on the Company systems.

• Respond appropriately and accurately to urgent issues as they arise.

• Create new processes and procedures documents relevant to job role to ensure documents are current and accurate.

Who we're looking for

• Ability to adapt in a multifaceted working environment

• Excellent attention to detail

• Proactive approach and problem solving abilities

• Good interpersonal skills and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).

• Able to work in a high pressure environment.

• MS Office Literate (sophisticated Excel – nested vlookups, data manipulation, pivot tables etc).

• An understanding of payroll and previous experience/exposure to payroll reports and postings desirable not but crucial.

• Technical knowledge of financial reporting under UK accounting standards.

• Experience within the financial services industry is desirable

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification or Passed Finalist with a recognised body (ACCA/CIMA etc)

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent