Part-Qualified Accountant

IntroductionIndulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher\’s global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you\’ll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we\’ll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. OverviewWe are looking for a dedicated and ambitious Part-Qualified Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team in Glasgow\’s city centre. This is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in our Global Lease Accounting team, where you will ensure flawless execution of monthly lease accounting entries. If you are actively studying, driven, diligent, and eager to contribute to a world-class organisation, we want to hear from you! How you\’ll make an impactPreparation of monthly lease accounting entries and statutory lease accounting entries in line with reporting deadlines, in accordance with the Gallagher financial policy manual and local GAAP.Review and preparation of prepayment accounting entries.Running GL reports and balancing to underlying accounting systems.Review of lease documentation and performing accounting modifications (including renewals and terminations).Investigating and advancing variances as needed.Prepare variance analysis and commentary as required.Assist in preparation of internal and external reports.Liaising with GSC and local finance teams to investigate transactions, ensuring results and balances are accurately reported.Assistance and support in response to external and internal audit requests.Play a key role in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline our processes and ways of working with other teams to optimise efficiency.Preparation of ad hoc analysis as required.Ensure SOX requirements are fully met.Align with AJG Professional Standards Manual in accordance with statutory requirements for the role, with specific attention to Whistle Blowing and Treating Customers Fairly.Follow internal policies, laws, and Gallagher’s values, prioritising clients in all tasks.Take responsibility for remedial action planning and execution in conjunction with relevant experts if shortcomings are identified. About YouPart Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAS) with experience in a similar rolePreferred but not essential:US GAAP experienceProfessional Services or large/complex businessSOX experienceAbility to priority manage and adhere to challenging deadlinesAbility to adapt to changeAttention to detailFlexible attitude to dealing with multiple tasks and environmentsStrong organisational skillsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenIT literate with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power point, etcEligibility to work in the UK Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra daysDefined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute toLife insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10xIncome protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top upHealth cash plan or Private medical insuranceOther benefits include:Three fully paid volunteering days per yearEmployee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discountShare incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase planCritical illness coverDiscounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationallySeason ticket loanAccess to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchaseEmergency back-up family careAnd many more… We value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.