Senior Group Reporting Accountant (12 month fixed term) in Edinburgh

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract in the role of Senior Financial Reporting Accountant at M&G plc, a FTSE 100 company with an active asset manager and a well established life insurance company. This is a senior role within the wider Group Financial Reporting team and will suit someone who has financial reporting experience, ideally within a listed company. The ideal candidate will have the ability to take the initiative, support and help with the development of others while also being more than comfortable taking a ‘hands on’ role.

The role holder will work across the Finance function including accounting, actuarial and data management teams to deliver the Group’s Annual Report and Accounts and Interim Report and other regulatory reporting, produce Group management information; and ensure robust financial controls are maintained.

• Play key role in production of reporting within the Annual Report and Accounts and Interim Report and other regular and ad hoc external reporting
• Support production of Board and Group Executive Committee management information
• Contribute to finance papers required for the Group Audit Committee
• Liaise with and support the wider team by contributing to changes to the Group accounting policies and ensuring new accounting standards are implemented in Group external reporting
• Support development of methodology for the Group’s key financial performance metrics
• Liaise with the external auditors, ensuring that timescales and the auditors’ requirements are met to ensure timely completion of their work
• Maintain effective working relationships with other teams in M&G plc finance ensuring that Group reporting needs are communicated, understood and met
• Lead by example within the team, ensuring a culture which is supporting and helps to develop others
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customer outcomes and a reduction in M&G plc’s operational risk

• Qualified accountant with post qualification experience
• Knowledge, expertise and experience of the production and delivery of reporting processes in a financial services organisation. Life and pensions and Asset management experience is also beneficial
• Detailed knowledge of financial reporting regulatory requirements and legislatory frameworks
• Experience of dealing with complex transactions and associated accounting
• Knowledge of M&G plc’s products, systems and distribution methods
• Good knowledge of industry trends, best practice and developments

• Highly analytical and skilled problem solver, with a strong commercial mind-set, and the ability to distil complex ideas or problems into simple, effective solutions
• Control-focussed, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence effectively with productive, successful relationships with demanding stakeholders
• Ability to assess, react quickly and decisively to problems, taking tough decisions where needed or escalating issues as appropriate
• Strong personal presence and resilience

What we offer: At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions.
• We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com