Accountant - Financial Reporting Specialist
2 weeks ago
About the Role
Howden Group Holdings is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to deliver high-quality financial reporting and analysis to support business planning processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and financial services, with excellent analytical and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly management accounting and reporting information for business units within the Group.
- Prepare general ledgers, journals, and international payrolls.
- Manage monthly revenue reporting, including technical ledger postings and reconciliations.
- Own balance sheet account reconciliations, investigating and resolving any issues or concerns.
- Support the production of VAT and tax returns, including overseas companies and branches.
- Develop and maintain reporting solutions.
- Provide ad-hoc management reporting and financial analysis.
- Stay up-to-date with regulatory and legal changes.
- Maintain accurate records on Company systems.
- Respond to urgent issues as they arise.
Requirements
- Flexible and able to adapt to change.
- Motivated and resilient.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Able to work in a high-pressure environment.
- Advanced Excel skills, including nested vlookups, data manipulation, and pivot tables.
- Previous experience in accounting, preferably in a Financial Services environment.
- Understanding of payroll and experience with payroll reports and postings (desirable).
- Technical knowledge of financial reporting under UK accounting standards.
Qualifications
- Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
About Howden Group Holdings
We're a global insurance broker with a passion for delivering exceptional service to our clients. Our employee-ownership model fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, and we're committed to making a positive impact in the world.
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