Accounting Manager

6 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Gallagher Full time

Introduction

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Join our Integrations & Projects team as a key player responsible for the acquisition and integration of two new businesses.

In this role, you will be instrumental in conducting due diligence, managing acquisition accounting, and overseeing finance integration. Your expertise will ensure seamless transitions and successful integrations, contributing to the growth and success of our organisation.

How you'll make an impact

Acquisitions

  1. Preparation of Accounting Due Diligence report to submit for review to Head of Accounting Integration & Projects & Chief Accounting Officer.
  2. Preparing agendas for calls with Vendor to obtain understanding of existing finance function and processes.
  3. Review of dataroom to obtain relevant information and identify gaps in information provided.
  4. Balance Sheet review to ensure all balances are adequately supported.
  5. Appropriately identify and escalate any issues identified through the DD period.
  6. Attend and present at weekly DD project calls regarding status of report and any issues noted.
  7. Review documents circulated by other project workstreams (e.g. Legal) to ensure no risks to Accounting workstream and feedback as necessary.
  8. Arrange set up of Business Units for the potential acquisition.
  9. Once acquired:
    1. Prepare the Acquisition Accounting pack for submission to the US Corporate Accounting team.
    2. Work with Management Accounts team and newly acquired finance team to ensure first month end delivered in line with AJG timeline.
    3. Assist Management Accounts team with first month end results journals as and when required.
    4. Assist in the preparation of the Completion Accounts and help to facilitate payment once agreed.

Integrations

  1. Act as the Accounting Project Lead across GBS and GB Acquisition & Integrations Projects.
  2. Prepare Detailed Project Plans for each integration covering Income, Management Accounts, Accounts Payable, Client Money and Treasury teams.
  3. Track the status of the Project Plans on a weekly basis through 1:1 meetings with representatives from each of the Accounting workstreams.
  4. Use this forum to discuss any updates provided in bi-weekly Project Operating Groups (attended by all Integration Workstreams e.g. HR, Operations, IT, Compliance etc.).
  5. Escalate any issues to Head of Accounting Integration & Projects / Project Manager on a timely basis ensure issues get appropriate visibility from the outset.
  6. Act as the escalation point for Accounting workstream representatives to flag issues to – appropriately manage remediation plan and communicate this with necessary people (on both project and local finance team sides).
  7. Preparation of Operating Group slides to provide Accounting update for inclusion in wider project pack.
  8. Attend and present at bi-weekly Operating Groups for each ongoing integration.
  9. Report back any key issues flagged that may impact Accounting workstream to Head of Accounting Integration & Projects (to ensure across issues ahead of Project Steering Committees) and also to accounting workstream representatives as appropriate.
  10. Raise Accounting issues/discussion points on these calls to ensure appropriate visibility of issues at project level.
  11. Attend weekly calls with IBA project managers to discuss common issues to both IBA & Accounting and ensure messaging is aligned.
  12. Arrange and attend bi-weekly meetings with key local finance team contacts to ensure they are engaged in the integrations process and issues can be escalated to them/to us in a timely manner.
  13. Assist in the preparation of the Business Transfer Agreement, providing feedback to the Legal team on included/excluded assets for transfer.
  14. Prepare Future State pack to present to the local finance team to clearly communicate responsibilities post hive up.
  15. Prepare Hive Up Information packs for distribution to the acquired business.
  16. Assist with any ad hoc queries from Income/Management Accounts/Treasury/Client Money/IBA teams with ongoing integrations (e.g. balance sheet rec support, clarity on hive up journals, introductions to local finance team, assistance in getting issues escalated, arranging cross function meetings etc.).

About You

  • Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA or equivalent).
  • Previous experience of US GAAP desirable.
  • SoX and regulatory/control based environment understanding desirable.
  • Ability to adapt to change.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Project management.
  • Confident and ability to work autonomously.
  • Investigative and problem solving skills.
  • Eligible to work in the UK.

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…
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