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Senior General Ledger Accounting Manager

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aviva Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Control Manager to join our team at Aviva. As a key member of our General Ledger Accounting and Control team, you will play a critical role in the delivery of the general ledger close, operating the financial control framework for high-quality controlled and accurate GL fit for onward financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of 8 in accordance with GI Finance leadership expectations and standards.
  • Work in conjunction with the UKGI GL Accounting Senior manager to deliver a joined-up, timely, and robust GL close.
  • Own and manage the population of all transactions into the general ledger, ensuring the appropriate controls and oversight are in place and fully operational.
  • Own and resolve any issues or exceptions reported through the GL close process, understanding the full root cause, and enhancing the control environment if required 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 a comprehensive update to the Market CFOs on the month-end process and key focus areas.
  • Provide technical accounting support and be able to translate this into ledger accounting.
  • Lead the audit deliverables for the team, working closely with the external auditors and the financial reporting teams.
  • Receive and review the outputs of the production of balance sheet reconciliation, working closely with the GL reconciliations team to ensure appropriate review and governance is in place.
  • Ensure all risk and issues are managed and captured across the team, together with timely reviews of key controls and EUCs, adhering to the minimum standards and providing updates to relevant stakeholders and provisioned for appropriately.
  • Includes managing and reviewing any potential risk impacting the balance sheets.
  • Continually monitor the risk and control environment to ensure we have the right key controls in place.

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:

  • Salary: Circa £70,000 National / Circa £80,000 London (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
  • Bonus opportunity – 12% of annual salary (actual amount depends on your 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.