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What you’ll be doing:
Producing cost centre allocation reporting and supporting quarterly forecasting and annual planning cycles
Preparing reconciliations, VAT returns, reporting files and statutory returns
Reviewing accounting transactions and supporting the month-end close process
Delivering management information and analytical reporting relating to expenses, ledgers and allocations
Collaborating with divisional finance teams on expense ledger, fixed asset and allocation processes
Maintaining robust financial controls in line with Group standards, statutory requirements and the risk and control framework
Supporting internal and external audit activity by providing accurate information when required
Identifying and progressing process improvements, system upgrades and automation opportunities
Who we’re looking for:
Studying towards, or part-qualified in, ACCA or CIMA
A degree or comparable experience gained within an analytical finance role
Experience preparing reconciliations, financial or tax analysis and financial reporting
Experience using core accounting systems to complete ledger postings and reconciliations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
Confidence interpreting numerical data and business metrics relating to allocated expenses
Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with Power BI and PowerPoint experience
Effective communication, relationship-building and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
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The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
Generous pension contribution
Life assurance
Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
Competitive family leave
Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
There are many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
We’re creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience
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At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.
If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.
We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.
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