Part-Qualified Intercompany Accountant

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk and strategy is seeking an Accounting Operations Accountant to join their team in Witham. This hybrid role involves managing accounting tasks, stakeholder relationships, and supporting audits. Candidates should be part-qualified ACCA/CIMA with strong Excel skills and a proactive mindset.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Vibrant, inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, actively studying or qualified by experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• General management accounting tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
• Stakeholder management, including liaising with controllers and offshore teams.
• Supporting internal/external audits and SOX compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Process improvements

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Company:
MMC Corporate

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Accounting Operations team at Marsh and Mclennan. This role will be based in Witham. It is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office.

As an Accounting Operations Accountant, you will be a proactive, results-driven individual capable of managing multiple deliverables while maintaining high standards of governance within a strict control environment. Ideally, you will have experience working within a busy shared services function of a similar organization.

Responsibilities include:

1. General management accounting tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
2. Stakeholder management, including liaising with controllers and offshore teams.
3. Supporting internal/external audits and SOX compliance.
4. Quarterly reporting on IO variances.
5. Intercompany activities such as balance sheet reconciliations, variance investigations, settlements, billing, transfer pricing, and supporting VAT reporting.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, actively studying or qualified by experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Flexible team player capable of developing strong partnerships with colleagues.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Why join us:

• Opportunities for professional development and interesting work.
• A vibrant, inclusive culture fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Career growth opportunities, benefits, and rewards to support your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and over 90,000 colleagues, we help build confidence to thrive through diverse perspectives.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexibility in the workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best talent and embrace diversity in all forms. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and all colleagues are expected to work onsite or remotely at least three days a week, with designated 'anchor days' for team collaboration.