Introduction
Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what's right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive.
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.
Responsibilities
•Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts for multiple legal entities within the UK Group structure
•Work closely with external auditors and coordinate audits
•Ensure compliance with internal controls
•Review board reports, regulatory filings, and technical accounting papers
•Provide guidance to Statutory Accountants
•Contribute to projects like acquisitions and entity liquidations
•Review reconciliations of balance sheets and profit & loss accounts
•Manage a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants
•Prepare and review impairment and earn-out calculations
•Ensure compliance with Gallagher's professional standards and shared values
•Collaborate with teams across the business to deliver accurate and timely reports
Requirements
•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
•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
Benefits
•Competitive compensation
•Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support well-being
•Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
•A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
•The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
