Manager - Statutory Accounting

Introduction

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Join our Legal Entity Control team and play a key role in shaping the future of statutory accounting at Gallagher. You’ll lead a talented team, ensuring deadlines are met and statutory accounts are prepared with precision. This role offers a chance to collaborate across the business, gain insights into core processes, and contribute to board and regulatory reporting. It’s an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment.

In this role, you’ll oversee the preparation of statutory accounts for multiple legal entities within our UK Group structure. You’ll work closely with external auditors, coordinate audits, and ensure compliance with internal controls. Your day-to-day will include reviewing board reports, regulatory filings, and technical accounting papers. You’ll also provide guidance to Statutory Accountants and contribute to projects like acquisitions and entity liquidations.

• You'll be a fully qualified accountant with a number of years of PQE
• Experience managing a team
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP, or IFRS.
• Experience in a large accounting firm or a global business organisation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• The ability to explain complex accounting issues clearly and concisely.
• A proactive and organised approach to meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working as part of a team.

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)