Senior Accountant - Integration Accounting at Gallagher

, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Qualified Accountant, UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Team Collaboration, Accounting Expertise, Integration Analysis, Variance Analysis, Statutory Reporting, Audit Support, Relationship Building

Industry

Insurance

Description

Introduction At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher. Overview We are thrilled to present an outstanding opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Accountant - Integration Accounting to join our ambitious team at Gallagher This newly created role is based in our Glasgow office and provides the chance to contribute to world-class accounting procedures while ensuring seamless integration of recent acquisitions into our business operations. How you'll make an impact Provide accounting expertise to ensure seamless integration into BAU activities, including reviewing Sale & Purchase agreements, liaising with M&A Integration teams, and coordinating with vendors. Conduct detailed integration analysis, including process mapping and discovery documentation. Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and handover applicable tasks to our offshore team. Strictly ensure SOX requirements are fully met. Aid the Integration Manager in preparing accurate acquisition management accounts along with pertinent commentary within reporting deadlines. Build positive relationships with senior collaborators, including our UK Finance Directors, Senior Finance Managers, and acquisition finance teams, acting as a key contact during month-end close. Prepare and examine balance sheet reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of management accounts. Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date variance analysis comparing budget and prior year results on the P&L. Produce and review other ad hoc reporting on expense items as requested by Business Heads and senior finance staff. Assist in the production of statutory board packs and financial accounts. Provide assistance and support in response to external and internal audit requests. Coordinate with our offshore processing team to manage the posting of month-end journal transactions and balance sheet reconciliations. Work together with Finance Business Partners and other units beyond the General Accounting team to offer assistance for questions as they come up. Develop and sustain connections within the broader General Accounting group and among other regional teams. Produce ad-hoc reports and complete technical tasks as needed. About You Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA or equivalent). Preferably experienced with UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively. Outstanding problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Eligible to work in the UK. At Gallagher, we are committed to encouraging an inclusive and collaborative work environment where every team member can thrive. Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering proven and successful accounting solutions! 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… We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will provide accounting expertise to ensure seamless integration of recent acquisitions into business operations and prepare management accounts with commentary. They will also conduct detailed integration analysis and ensure compliance with SOX requirements.