Sedgwick

About Sedgwick

For a career path that is both challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwick`s talented team of 27,000 colleagues around the globe. Sedgwick is a leading provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, specialising in claims management and loss adjusting services. Our people are as diverse as our products and services and as varied as our clients. We believe that individuals from different backgrounds encourage a challenging team environment, a creative approach to problem solving and an interesting working environment. At Sedgwick we pride ourselves on our professionalism and expertise, delivering a first-class service which is highly rated by our clients. Don`t just take our word for it; as winners at the British Insurance Awards 2019, we know what good looks like. Our credentials depend on the strength and capability of our people and we take great care in making sure that our people are empowered and encouraged to fulfill their potential. Personal accountability, a strong customer ethos and a pride in what we do are at the heart of what we expect from our people. In return we offer great development, a friendly, caring environment and competitive remuneration package. The role: Working within the finance team, the Assistant Accountant will be a key member of the financial accounting team, responsible for posting and analysis of all overhead costs, including the calculation of accruals and prepayments. Also responsible for the preparation of the relevant balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis and providing full support and visibility to the business on cost reporting. The role will provide the successful candidate with insight into the insurance services sector as well as the opportunity to work in a private equity backed business with a history of significant organic and acquisitive growth. The business is very fast paced, and the role will give the successful candidate exposure to all levels of the business. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To Assist the Financial Accountant to ensure all overhead costs are accounted for and allocated correctly, ensuring financial integrity and audit trail at transactional level To Assist the Financial Account to ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly To develop and maintain knowledge of the operations of the business and the activities of other departments within the business To assist the wider UK Finance team with the production of monthly variance analysis of overheads by team against budget and prior period with the compilation of insightful commentary Supporting the annual Group and Statutory audit and financial preparation process under US GAAP and IFRS To plan and organise any other adhoc projects and take on any additional month end responsibilities as required. About you- Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a financial accounting team ACCA/CIMA/AAT (level 1-2) students would be preferable Advanced Excel skills SAP experience helpful, although not essential Person Specification: Continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo You must be happy to take full responsibility for any task given and demonstrate a sense of ownership Able to communicate to Directors and Senior Managers confidently Able to identify inconsistences in data and use initiative to solve problems Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines You’ll be a team player with willingness to help others beyond their formal role Must be willing to work as required to meet deadlines particularly around month end. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to: ID document verification, credit check, address verification, employment verification, employment gap verification, UK DBS, UK financial regulator search, anti-money laundering search, directorship search and global watch list check. Sedgwick is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

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Legal Form: Inc

Company Type: Private

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: 1 - 5 billion (USD)

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