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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, and be proficient in UK GAAP FRS. Familiarity with US GAAP & IFRS is a plus. Excel skills required.
  • You will prepare and review accounting plans, financial statements, and journals, reconcile accounts, collaborate with tax teams, support audits, and ensure compliance with internal controls.

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 Legal position?

The primary role of the Manager Legal position is to oversee the eliminations accounting process and manage statutory accounting related to mergers and acquisitions, while interacting with various key stakeholders.

What qualifications are necessary for this 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?

Yes, experience gained within an accounting/audit firm is advantageous for this role.

What accounting standards should candidates be familiar with?

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

How many direct reports will this position manage?

This position will manage one direct report.

What software skills are required for this role?

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required.

What are the key responsibilities of the Manager Legal role?

Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing accounting step plans, reviewing statutory financial statements, collaborating with tax teams, and supporting audit management processes.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include a minimum of 25 days holiday, pension contributions, life insurance, income protection, health cash plan or private medical insurance, and more.

Is there any support for physical or mental health conditions in the recruitment process?

Yes, Gallagher provides reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified persons with disabilities during the recruitment process.

What is Gallagher's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Gallagher values inclusion and diversity, making it a core part of the business and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all.

How can candidates who require adjustments to their application reach out for support?

Candidates can contact TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com or request a call back for assistance with any adjustments needed in the application process.

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