Accountant

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

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our International General Accounting team at the Global Accounting Centre in Glasgow. This role involves supporting the accounting processes for our overseas regions, including EMEA, Latin America, and APAC. Reporting directly to the Overseas Finance Manager, you will be responsible for bookkeeping and producing monthly results for a recently acquired entity in Germany. This newly created role is part of our initiative to centralise accounting activities within our Global Accounting Centre.

How you'll make an impact

• Collaborate with finance colleagues in overseas regions and the change management team to integrate regions into central group processes and enhance process quality.
• Lead the analysis and reporting of monthly financials, ensuring timely submission to the central corporate function.
• Prepare journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for month-end deadlines.
• Support overseas regions in preparing month-end control accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate with the off-shore processing team to manage month-end journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide support to Finance Business Partners and other departments for any arising queries.
• Assist with monthly P&L and balance sheet commentary.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Overseas Finance Manager, often involving collaboration with overseas colleagues.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience with US GAAP is desirable.
• Understanding of SoX and regulatory/control frameworks is advantageous.
• Ability to adapt to change and work confidently and autonomously.
• Strong 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…