UK Broking Companies Accountant

UK Broking Companies Accountant

Could you be our next Financial Accountant?

Aon are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant into their UK Broking Entities team. This role will be predominantly based out of our London Head Office with flexibility to work from home also

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Controlling revenue and expense postings to the General Ledger from accruals and manual journals, including advising on complex subjects (multi-year revenue accruals)
• Reviewing balance sheet accounts and working capital forecasts prepared by the Genpact team in India
• Obtaining a detailed understanding of the business P&L, budget and forecast and ensuring appropriate reporting to the Aon UK Limited Board and Audit Committee
• Assisting the Controller with the preparation of the Aon UK Limited statutory financial statements under IFRS and preparing analysis that will assist in the audit
• Assisting the Controller with the preparation of the quarterly RMAR submission to the FCA and the quarterly audit committee papers
• Completing activities within the financial reporting process to time and without material errors and working to resolve internal and external audit issues
• Reconciling revenue and expenses (including accruals) to source subsystems
• Reviewing aged reconciliations for non-fiduciary balance sheet accounts and ensuring reconciling items are identified and cleared through working with the business
• Understanding and consistently applying revenue and expense recognition policies
• Work with FP&A in understanding and reporting budget and forecast – and help deliver detailed management information for presentation to the Board and Audit Committee.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• ACA or ACCA part qualified
• Accountant experience in financial control activities preferable
• Preferable current knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting
• Good attention to detail
• Prepared to seek resolution to queries and issues and is comfortable working across disciplines and to tight deadlines
• Self-starter, proactive at resolving issues and finding solutions
• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial reporting and data analysis

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on 

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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