Finance Control & Governance Accountant

Everywhen; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

This is a remote based role but will require some travel to our Leeds, Harrogate and Bury St Edmunds offices as per business needs.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance Integration, Change & Governance, this exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing team and play a key part in the financial control and governance of the Advisory platform to develop the controls and governance framework and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

What you will do

This is an overview and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Collaborating with your line manager, you will develop your own objectives but focus on all of the following:

• Manage the development, implementation and ongoing review of the financial control framework for the Advisory platform.
• Manage and maintain the first line oversight model of the financial control framework.
• Ensure key financial controls are operating in line with business standards.
• Define and develop reporting on key control metrics to be provided to relevant stakeholders and management.
• Outline the escalation process and ensure timely resolution of control issues.
• Work with the wider finance team to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial statements.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial controls and governance framework with business objectives and strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications - ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Microsoft Office - Skills to an advanced level, particularly Excel
• Specialist knowledge - IFRS, UK GAAP, CASS
• Experience - application of SOX controls in a financial environment

This is an opportunity for a proactive, self-motivated accountant looking for a role where you will need to be able to influence and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, communicate effectively across all mediums, demonstrate your excellent planning and organisational skills and able to identify problems and seek out solutions. Self motivation and a driven individual who works well in a team but can use their initiative and resourcefulness are also important. Attention to detail is essential, as well as analytical, investigative and logical reasoning skills.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family and be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
• Pensions scheme for when you feel it's time to retire
• 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
• 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities
• The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group

We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

Ardonagh Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you beginning employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No agencies please.

Why not check us out on LinkedIn to find out what life's really like at Ardonagh.

The Ardonagh Group is one of the UK's largest independent brokers with over 9000 dedicated and passionate professionals across the country, and worldwide, facing and dealing with our clients' challenges, offering an enviable range of products, services and solutions to their clients. We are progressive, passionate and proud of the work we do, across all sectors of the business. Therefore, we need highly capable people to join our team to make this a reality!

So if this sounds like you, and you are looking for a new challenge where you can learn and develop your career, then this could be a great opportunity for you.

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Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No Agencies please.

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Department Finance Role Financial Control Locations Homebased Remote status Fully Remote Employment Types Permanent, Full Time Salary Competitive Job Reference 295175