Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
The Role
Management Accountant delivers accounting services for both Business Unit and Operating Entity reporting purposes, and analysis to assist with internal business planning processes.
The individual is responsible for ensuring that their activities align with Group policy in order to achieve targets, meet monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines, assist with the development of the business and deliver an excellent and comprehensive service.
What you'll be doing
Production of monthly management accounting and reporting information to a strict timetable for business units within the Group
Production of general ledgers journals, including involvement in the Group intercompany reconciliation process
Preparation of month end journals, including accruals, divisional recharges and recurring charges
Ownership and preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of identified issues/concerns within Group framework
Assist with the production of information and data for VAT and tax returns, including those for any overseas companies and branches.
Continual development of reporting solutions
Ad-hoc management reporting and financial analysis
Keep informed of all regulatory and legal changes which impacts on the job role
Ensure that up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company systems
Responds appropriately and accurately to urgent issues as they arise
Update existing/build new processes and procedures documents relevant to job role to ensure documents are current and accurate
Who we're looking for
Flexible and able to quickly adapt to change
Motivated and resilient
Accuracy and attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal)
Able to work in a fast paced environment
MS Office Literate (advanced Excel – nested VLOOKUP, data manipulation, pivot tables etc)
Previous experience of operating as an Accountant within a large corporate group is desirable
An understanding of payroll and previous experience/exposure to payroll reports and postings desirable not but crucial
Technical knowledge of financial reporting under UK accounting standards
Qualifications
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Reasonable adjustments
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Permanent
