Senior General Ledger Accounting Manager

4 weeks ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Aviva Full time
Job Title: Senior General Ledger Accounting Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior General Ledger Accounting Manager to join our General Ledger Accounting and Control team within GI Finance. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading a team of 8 and delivering a high-quality general ledger close, operating the financial control framework, and ensuring accurate and controlled financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of 8 and manage the population of all transactions into the general ledger, ensuring appropriate controls and oversight are in place.
  • Own and resolve any issues or exceptions reported through the GL close process, understanding the root cause and enhancing the control environment for prevention of similar issues in the future.
  • Perform robust reviews of the balance sheets for both Market and legal entities and attend the Balance sheet review meeting to provide comprehensive updates to the Market CFOs.
  • Provide technical accounting support and translate accounting concepts into ledger accounting.
  • Lead the audit deliverables for the team, working closely with the external auditors and the financial reporting teams.
  • Ensure all risk and issues are managed and captured across the team, with timely reviews of key controls and EUCs, adhering to minimum standards and providing updates to relevant stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • A qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ICAW).
  • Strong people leadership skills, with experience in managing a team and developing individuals.
  • A proven track record of transforming teams and processes.
  • Flexible to changing environments and the ability to prioritize workload effectively for both you and the team, while maintaining high standards.
  • Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with other areas of the business.
What We Offer:
  • Circa £70,000 National / Circa £80,000 London salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
  • Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary (actual amount depends on performance and Aviva's).
  • Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
  • 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
  • Make your money go further - up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
  • Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
  • Brilliantly supportive policies, including parental and carer's leave.
  • Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
  • Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
  • We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.


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