Senior Accountant

Gallagher UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brokerage firm seeks a qualified Senior Accountant to join their Glasgow team in the International General Accounting function. The role involves management accounting responsibilities supporting EMEA entities, collaborating with regional finance teams, facilitating integrations, and improving accounting processes. Competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity are paramount in this opportunity.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance covering 4x annual salary

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym membership

Access to a voucher portal

Emergency back-up family care

Qualifications

• Experience with US GAAP & SOX is advantageous.
• Proactive approach to resolving issues is desired.
• Ability to convey complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support entities within the EMEA region for monthly Management Accounts.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts.
• Drive change to enhance department performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

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 a qualified Senior Accountant to join our International General Accounting team in Glasgow.

Reporting to the Assistant Accounting Manager, you will play a vital part of the Management Accounting function, primarily supporting entities within the EMEA region. As part of a team, you will ensure the accurate and timely accounting of monthly Management Accounts. Additionally, you will contribute to process improvements and support various accounting-related tasks and project work.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Collaborating with regional finance teams (primarily EMEA) on results and reporting.
• Supporting the Change and Integrations Team with integrating newly acquired entities within the EMEA region.
• Facilitating integration to central group processes and improving process and record quality with EMEA accounting colleagues.
• Provide support to local teams within the EMEA region in preparation of month end reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts.
• Assisting local teams in the EMEA region with month-end reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinating with the off-shore team for month-end journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Providing support for queries from the Finance Business Partner and other departments.
• Assisting with monthly and quarterly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow commentary.
• Performing ad-hoc duties involving collaboration with EMEA colleagues.
• Centralisng accounting tasks from regional finance teams to India and Glasgow.
• Driving change to enhance department and team performance.
• Ensuring full compliance with SOX requirements.
  
  

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA or equivalent)
• US GAAP & SOX experience advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• 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…
  
  

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with [e-mail] . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.