Overview
Join Our Team as an Assistant Accounting Manager! Are you ready to build your career at one of the world’s leading insurance brokerage and risk management firms? We are hiring an Assistant Accounting Manager to join our team, primarily reporting on technology spend and programmes across all the UK divisions. This is a high focus area for the group, and you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely management accounts while driving innovation and excellence in a growing organisation. How you'll make an impact Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and insightful commentary within tight deadlines across multiple divisions, with a focus on operational costs. Working closely with the Programme Office and provide WIP reporting for up to 30 technology programmes. Lead and develop a team of 2-3 qualified and part-qualified accountants, fostering technical expertise and supporting the growth of graduate apprentices and part-qualified students. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly reporting packs. Perform variance analysis on P&L and ensure the accuracy of management accounts. Ensure compliance with SOX and Gallagher Financial Process Manual (FPM) requirements, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and control. Act as a key contact for senior stakeholders, including Finance Directors and operational business heads, during month-end close. Drive process enhancements, implement best practices, and streamline workflows across multiple legal entities and divisions. Provide accounting expertise on operational costs, Cloud Computing Arrangements, and software accounting processes. Review and challenge technology project spend and accounting treatments across divisions. Support the production of UK statutory board packs and financial accounts. Collaborate with offshore processing teams and Finance Business Partners to resolve queries and ensure smooth operations. Assist with internal and external audit requests, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Gallagher’s shared values. About You Qualifications: CA, ACCA, or ACA qualification. Newly qualified internal candidates with strong business knowledge will also be considered. Experience: Professional services background, US GAAP and SOX experience, and a track record of implementing new processes or controls. Skills: Strong people management, organisational, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to prioritise, adapt to change, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Technical Expertise: Experience in process redesign and implementation, with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement. At Gallagher, we believe in putting people at the heart of our business. We offer: A collaborative and supportive work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and development. The chance to make a real impact in a global organisation. Eligibility Requirements: Eligibility to work in the UK. If you’re ready to embrace a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of accounting at Gallagher. 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…