Who are we?
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 Role
Management Accountant delivers accounting services for both Business Unit and Operating Entity reporting purposes, and analysis to assist with internal business planning processes.
The individual is responsible for 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.
What you'll be doing
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Production of monthly management accounting and reporting information to a strict timetable for business units within the Group
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Production of general ledgers journals, including involvement in the Group intercompany reconciliation process
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Preparation of month end journals, including accruals, divisional recharges and recurring charges
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Ownership and preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of identified issues/concerns within Group framework
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Assist with the production of information and data for VAT and tax returns, including those for any overseas companies and branches.
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Continual development of reporting solutions
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Ad-hoc management reporting and financial analysis
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Keep informed of all regulatory and legal changes which impacts on the job role
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Ensure that up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company systems
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Responds appropriately and accurately to urgent issues as they arise
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Update existing/build new processes and procedures documents relevant to job role to ensure documents are current and accurate
Who we're looking for
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Flexible and able to quickly adapt to change
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Motivated and resilient
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Accuracy and attention to detail
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Good interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal)
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Able to work in a fast paced environment
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MS Office Literate (advanced Excel – nested VLOOKUP, data manipulation, pivot tables etc)
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Previous experience of operating as an Accountant within a large corporate group is desirable
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An understanding of payroll and previous experience/exposure to payroll reports and postings desirable not but crucial
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Technical knowledge of financial reporting under UK accounting standards
Qualifications
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Professional accountancy qualification or Passed Finalist with a recognised body (ACCA/CIMA etc) or qualified by experience
What do we offer in return?
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:
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Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
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We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
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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.
Permanent
