Location: Guildford/Hybrid Salary: Dep on exp benefits Role Description The purpose of this role is to contribute towards the delivery of the Accounts Department’s objectives by acting as a senior member of an Accounts Team. A Senior Accounts Technician will ensure that all of their reporting is completed accurately and on time and to support more junior members in completing their work. They will act as the expert in their area with excellent knowledge of the team’s systems and processes being the go-to person for queries and covering for the Team Leader in their absence. Key Responsibilities Delivers the Monthly and Quarterly reporting in accordance with deadlines and standards as set by the team’s customers. Develops strong relationships with both internal and external customers, understanding their needs and ensuring their output meets their requirements. Acts as a subject matter expert, providing input and challenge on changes that will have an impact on the accounting processes. Builds an effective Control Framework for their area, ensuring all reconciliations and controls are completed accurately and on time. Supports the Team Leader by mentoring junior members of staff, acting as a referral point for queries and covering when the Team Leader is away. Suggesting and implementing process improvements within the team to increase efficiency and accuracy. Skills & Experience Ability to mentor and assist junior members of the team. Excellent understanding of the business systems that are used for the team’s work. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of other Office applications. Understands how the business areas operate and how this translates into the financial transactions. Good knowledge of the SAP and BEx systems. Significant experience of working within an accounts team. Mentoring of junior staff members. Qualifications Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA). Qualified by experience where relevant to the role. What We Will Offer You Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including: Flexible buy/sell holiday options Hybrid working. Annual performance related bonus Contributory pension scheme Development days A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet Retail discounts Our Ways of Working Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us. Our Purpose and Values We secure your future Be Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring Trust Our purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of Allianz. They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it. Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best. Building an inclusive culture for us all to succeed. Diversity & Inclusion At Allianz, we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations. Allianz is EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, a Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion members, signatories of Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We recognise the strength of neurodiversity in the workplace, and the far-reaching benefits of embracing a spectrum of thinking styles and innovative capabilities. We proudly welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, and can offer tailored adjustments to remove barriers and set you up for success in your career. At Allianz, we encourage our people to advocate for what they need, we listen, and we act – this could include providing assistive technology, ergonomic specialist equipment, mentoring and coaching, or flexibility in the way you work, among a wide range other adjustments. Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.