Cost Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Assistant Management Accountant will provide crucial day-to-day accounting support to more senior team members, such as preparing financial statements and accounts, crafting and posting journals, handling ledger, processing invoices and VAT returns.

This individual will be responsible in ensuring that their activities align with Group policy in order to achieve targets, meet monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines, assist with the development of the business and deliver an excellent and comprehensive service.

This is a training role where you will be encouraged to develop your technical knowledge as you progress with studies whilst gaining practical experience of accounting. During the development you will build an awareness of FCA regulations as they pertain to insurance intermediaries and technical knowledge of financial reporting under UK standards.

This role is based in Milton Keynes on a hybrid basis

• Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of identified issues/ concerns.
• Processing financial transactions within the general ledger
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation
• Calculation and preparation of accruals and prepayments
• Reconciliation of intercompany balances, including resolution of differences
• Preparing sales ledger invoices & manage debtor position
• Ad-hoc management reporting and financial analysis.
• Assist with audit, tax and compliance requests
• Contribute to transformation initiatives
• Responds appropriately to urgent issues as they arise

• Ability to adapt in a multifaceted working environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proactive approach and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient in using Excel
• Keen to learn and develop

• Studying towards a professional qualification with a recognised body (ACCA/CIMA etc.) or university graduate who studied accounting / finance. Study Support package available.

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We\'re committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you\'re excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.