Part-Qualified Intercompany Accountant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk and strategy is seeking a Part-Qualified Intercompany Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Witham. This hybrid role involves management accounting, stakeholder engagement, and supporting VAT reporting. Ideal candidates will have part-qualification in ACCA/CIMA, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive approach to process improvements.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Vibrant, inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent; actively studying or qualified by experience.
• Flexible team player with strong partnership skills.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• General management accounting, including balance sheet reconciliation review and approvals.
• Stakeholder management, including controllers and offshore teams.
• Quarterly reporting on intercompany variances.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Process improvements

Stakeholder management

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Part-Qualified Intercompany Accountant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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 proactive and results-oriented, able to manage multiple deliverables while maintaining high standards of governance within a strict control environment. Experience in a busy shared services function within a similar organization is preferred.

Please note, this is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

Responsibilities:

1. General management accounting, including balance sheet reconciliation review and approvals, journal creation, review, and approval.
2. Stakeholder management, including controllers and offshore teams.
3. Internal/External & SOX audits.
4. Quarterly reporting on intercompany variances.
5. Intercompany activities such as balance sheet reconciliations, variance investigation, settlement, billing, and transfer pricing.
6. Supporting VAT reporting.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent; actively studying or qualified by experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivots.
• Flexible team player with strong partnership skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail, capable of checking work under pressure.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver results.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Why join us:

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leadership.
• A vibrant, inclusive culture fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Career growth opportunities, benefits, and rewards to support well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, operating in 130 countries with four main businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With over $24 billion in revenue and 90,000+ colleagues, we help clients thrive through diverse perspectives.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible work environments. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. For accommodations, contact us at [e-mail].

Our hybrid work model combines remote work flexibility with in-office collaboration, requiring colleagues to work onsite at least three days per week, with designated 'anchor days' for team in-person meetings.