Manager - Statutory Accounting

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a skilled Statutory Accountant to lead the preparation of statutory accounts for multiple entities within the UK Group. You will coordinate with external auditors, ensure deadlines are met, and provide guidance on technical accounting issues.

The role offers visibility across the business and the opportunity to reinforce internal controls while delivering accurate regulatory reporting. You should be a fully qualified accountant with PQE, experienced in team leadership and UK

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with a number of years of PQE.
• Experience managing a team.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, or IFRS.
• Experience in a large accounting firm or a global business organisation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to explain complex accounting issues clearly and concisely.
• Proactive and organised approach to meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Review reconciliations of balance sheets and profit & loss accounts.
• Manage your team of qualified and part-qualified accountants.
• Prepare and review impairment and earn-out calculations.
• Ensure compliance with Gallagher's professional standards and shared values.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to deliver accurate and timely reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Accounting proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel proficiency

Explain accounting issues clearly

Deadline-driven

Collaborative mindset

Education

Fully qualified accountant with PQE

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what's right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you'll find more than a job; you'll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we're better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you're encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That's what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Overview

Join our Legal Entity Control team and play a key role in shaping the future of statutory accounting at Gallagher. You'll lead a talented team, ensuring deadlines are met and statutory accounts are prepared with precision. This role offers a chance to collaborate across the business, gain insights into core processes, and contribute to board and regulatory reporting. It's an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment.

How you'll make an impact

In this role, you'll oversee the preparation of statutory accounts for multiple legal entities within our UK Group structure. You'll work closely with external auditors, coordinate audits, and ensure compliance with internal controls. Your day-to-day will include reviewing board reports, regulatory filings, and technical accounting papers. You'll also provide guidance to Statutory Accountants and contribute to projects like acquisitions and entity liquidations.

Here's what else you'll do:

• Review reconciliations of balance sheets and profit & loss accounts.
• Manage your team of qualifed and part-qualifed accountants.
• Prepare and review impairment and earn-out calculations.
• Ensure compliance with Gallagher's professional standards and shared values.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to deliver accurate and timely reports.

About You

Here's what you'll bring to the role:

• You'll be a fully qualified accountant with a number of years of PQE
• Experience managing a team
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, or IFRS.
• Experience in a large accounting firm or a global business organisation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• The ability to explain complex accounting issues clearly and concisely.
• A proactive and organised approach to meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working as part of a team

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself.For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Although this role is listed as full-time, if you're in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)