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Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.
About the role
Due to the growth of HL's Finance function we're excited to be looking for an experienced Group Accounting Manager to be part of our Financial Control team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role will be at the forefront of our accounting function working across the finance team and the wider business to improve all elements of financial accounting. The role is a key part of the Financial Control team and will ensure the timely distribution and discussion of our finances as well as providing a key link with our financial reporting, Procurement and Commercial Finance teams. Our HL Financial Control team is a part of the centralised Finance team that covers all aspects of day-to-day accounting along with financial reporting.
What you'll be doing
Being responsible for HL's Finance Team Accounting Functions:
Accountability for Payroll, Staff Costs, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including the management of expense claims for staff, payment of supplier runs, staff salaries and month-end reporting processes
Developing processes to be more efficient and increasing the use of automation within the Finance function
Driving a short effective month-end timetable with decreasing reliance on manual postings and reporting. Increasing the use of direct reporting into our ERP
Oversight of cash management
Oversight of implementation of new standards/presentations for reporting.
Work closely with Group Financial Controller, Head of Reporting and Commercial Finance team to implement ways of reporting to improve internal and external financial information quality.
About you
A Qualified chartered accountant, with strong and relevant post-qualification experience
Experience of everyday working with ERP software. Workday Financials knowledge is preferable, but not required
Demonstrable experience working as a Financial Controller or Group Accounting Manager (or similar)
Experienced in identifying process weaknesses and driving process improvement
Good understanding of a mix of accounting standards under IFRS, to encompass technical accounting
Strong team leadership and performance management experience; a team-player adept at cultivating strong working relationships with your immediate team, the wider Finance team and stakeholders in the wider business
Reliable and trustworthy, with an attention to detail and very high levels of integrity
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and confident in communicating complex payroll and accounting issues to colleagues at all levels of the business.
Interview process
This interview process will incorporate competency-based questions including an assessment of your technical knowledge and transferable skills. There will also be an online psychometric assessment.
Working Schedule
We are looking for an experienced Group Accounting Manager to join our team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office.
Why us?
Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What's on offer?
Discretionary annual bonus* & annual pay review
25* days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time
Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year
Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future
Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare
Help@hand and an Employee Assistance Programme
Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available
Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities
An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks
Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year)
LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers
* Depending on role level
** up to 30 days depending on role level & increasing with length of service
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!
Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates. #HLI
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