Senior Technical Accounting Manager
Employer: The Ardonagh Group
Location: Fully Remote - Home based
Salary: Not listed
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Purpose of the Role:
The role is part of the Finance Controllership team of the Ardonagh Group. The role will report into the Technical Accounting Director, and it will be responsible for addressing complex, significant and one-off accounting issues (involving IFRS, FRS 102 and FRS 101) impacting the entire Ardonagh Group, as well as significant issues specific to individual segments/divisions.
Key Role Accountabilities:
Functional knowledge/ technical knowledge:
- Knowledge of regulatory, tax, legal and accounting matters, in particular technical accounting.
- Working to deadlines.
Business Expertise:
- Effective written and oral communication skills, so as to be able to communicate complex issues in a simple manner.
- Ability to challenge, enquire and analyse.
- Ability to apply existing skills to other tasks as required.
Driving continuous improvement and innovation:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to present information in a concise, efficient and professional manner to senior management.
Building self-insight & relationships:
- Strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience:
· Education – Degree (or equivalent).
· Specialised Knowledge – IFRS, FRS 102, FRS 101.
· Microsoft Office – Intermediate or advanced level.
· Professional Certification – ACA, with significant post-qualification experience (including Big 4 and industry experience).
· Experience - Technical accounting/accounting policy, particularly IFRS.
Person Specification:
Essential:
ACA, fully qualified, with significant post-qualification experience.
Big 4 (within external audit) and industry experience.
IFRS technical accounting/accounting policy experience.
Ability to write well, and strong communication skills generally.
Desirable:
FRS 102/ FRS 101 experience.
Strong Excel skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Initiative, proactivity, enquiring approach, resourcefulness.
Adaptability, ability to embrace and respond positively to change.
Analytical and investigative skills, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills, individually and collaboratively.
Ability to work under pressure.
Integrity and assertiveness when dealing with complex and/or business critical issues.
Flexibility of working practices, priorities and hours to meet business demands.
What We Offer
Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and growth. We provide:
Inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, and recognition through our annual Spotlight Awards
Wellbeing programs and discounts on supermarkets, gyms, restaurants, healthcare, and more
Flexible working for a great work-life balance
Competitive salary plus benefits including:
6% employer pension contribution (with 2% employee contribution)
Life Assurance (4x base salary)
Group Income Protection
Generous annual leave
Annual bonus scheme
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The Company
In an industry that never stands still, neither do we. The Ardonagh Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the UK’s largest independent insurance distribution platform and a top 20 broker globally.
Our best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands span a network of 150+ locations worldwide and have a combined workforce of more than c.10,000 people. Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain in the UK, Ireland and broader international markets.
From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market.
If you approach life with a sense of adventure you might just find what you need at Ardonagh to bring your ambition to life.
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