Manager - Legal Entity Control

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Manager for their Legal Entity Control team in Glasgow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the eliminations accounting process and manage statutory accounting for mergers and acquisitions. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including finance directors and external auditors, fostering a collaborative environment. The position promises substantial personal and professional development while contributing to the company's legacy of excellence in risk management. If you're passionate about accounting and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Income protection

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Three fully paid volunteering days

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym membership

Season ticket loan

Emergency back-up family care

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant status is essential for this managerial role.
• Experience in people management and accounting/audit firms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee eliminations accounting and manage statutory accounting for mergers.
• Prepare and review financial statements and collaborate with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting

People Management

UK GAAP FRS

US GAAP

IFRS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manager to join our Legal Entity Control team in Glasgow. In this crucial role, you will oversee the eliminations accounting process and manage statutory accounting for our mergers and acquisitions, supported by one direct report. You will interact daily with a wide array of key stakeholders, including the finance change director, business line CFOs, external auditors, the UK tax team, finance integrations team, and management accounting teams. This position provides a unique opportunity for substantial personal and professional development within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

How you'll make an impact

• Prepare and review accounting step plans for elimination accounting
• Review statutory financial statements and analyse general ledger transactions
• Reconcile step plans with the general ledger and statutory financial statements
• Prepare and review statutory elimination accounting journals to close entity ledgers
• Review US GAAP and group consolidation acquisition journals
• Prepare and review statutory acquisition journal
• Prepare and review extended trial balances and statutory financial statements under FRS 102
• Collaborate with the EMEA tax team to understand tax processes related to elimination accounting
• Work closely with external auditors for UK and international audits
• Support the audit management process for the legal entity control teams as needed
• Provide technical support to Statutory Accountants
• Regularly report progress on eliminations and acquisitions workload to key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with internal controls
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, such as entity liquidation/dissolution and assisting with acquisitions
• Perform ad-hoc accounting and management tasks to support the senior manager

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in people management
• Experience gained within an accounting/audit firm is advantageous
• Proficient in UK GAAP FRS
• Familiarity with US GAAP & IFRS is beneficial but not essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Eligible to work in the UK

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…