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Manager Legal

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Accounting & Tax
  • Glasgow

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA), have people management experience, be proficient in UK GAAP FRS, and skilled in Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. UK work eligibility is required.
  • You will prepare and review accounting plans, reconcile journals, analyze financial statements, collaborate with tax teams, support audits, ensure compliance, and report on eliminations and acquisitions.

Requirements

  • Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA or equivalent)
  • Experience in people management
  • Experience gained within an accounting/audit firm is advantageous
  • Proficient in UK GAAP FRS
  • Familiarity with US GAAP & IFRS is beneficial but not essential.
  • Experience in people management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review accounting step plans for elimination accounting
  • Review statutory financial statements and analyse general ledger transactions
  • Reconcile step plans with the general ledger and statutory financial statements
  • Prepare and review statutory elimination accounting journals to close entity ledgers
  • Review US GAAP and group consolidation acquisition journals
  • Prepare and review statutory acquisition journal
  • Prepare and review extended trial balances and statutory financial statements under FRS 102
  • Collaborate with the EMEA tax team to understand tax processes related to elimination accounting
  • Work closely with external auditors for UK and international audits
  • Support the audit management process for the legal entity control teams as needed
  • Provide technical support to Statutory Accountants
  • Regularly report progress on eliminations and acquisitions workload to key stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls
  • Participate in ad-hoc projects, such as entity liquidation/dissolution and assisting with acquisitions
  • Perform ad-hoc accounting and management tasks to support the senior manager

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Manager in the Legal Entity Control team?

The primary role involves overseeing the eliminations accounting process and managing statutory accounting related to mergers and acquisitions.

What qualifications are required for the Manager position?

Candidates must be a qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA or equivalent) and have experience in people management.

Is prior experience in an accounting or audit firm beneficial for this role?

Yes, experience gained within an accounting or audit firm is advantageous for this position.

What accounting standards should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should be proficient in UK GAAP FRS, and familiarity with US GAAP & IFRS is beneficial but not essential.

What is the team structure for this role?

The Manager will oversee a team that includes one direct report and will interact daily with various key stakeholders.

How will the Manager interact with stakeholders?

The Manager will regularly engage with stakeholders such as the finance change director, business line CFOs, external auditors, and finance teams.

Are there opportunities for personal and professional development in this role?

Yes, the position provides unique opportunities for substantial personal and professional development within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What kind of projects will the Manager participate in?

The Manager will participate in ad-hoc projects, including entity liquidation/dissolution and assisting with acquisitions.

What benefits are included with the Manager position?

Benefits include a minimum of 25 days holiday, a defined contribution pension scheme, life insurance, income protection, and private medical insurance, among others.

How does Gallagher support diversity and inclusion?

Gallagher values inclusion and diversity as a core part of its business, committing to sustainability and supporting diverse identities and experiences among employees.

Is there support for employees with disabilities?

Yes, Gallagher provides reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities and is committed to an inclusive recruitment process.

What additional benefits does Gallagher offer?

Additional benefits include fully paid volunteering days, employee stock purchase plans, discounted gym memberships, and access to a discounted voucher portal.

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Mission & Purpose

The reinsurance landscape is evolving. To compete in a global marketplace, our clients and carriers demand scale and breadth. And we’re rising to meet the challenges ahead. As we welcome Willis Re to the Gallagher Re team, we look forward to driving greater value by combining the knowledge and expertise of our two organisations. The new Gallagher Re is more than just bigger. It’s smarter, faster, and stronger. At Gallagher Re, client advocacy is at the heart of everything we do. We are here to help you face your future with confidence.