Income and Reporting Accountant - Appcast Enterprise : Job Details

Introduction

Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting-edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Are you a qualified accountant and looking for a new challenge?  As an Income and Reporting Accountant for GalRe, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate tracking and analysis of the GalRe's income streams, including commissions, fees, and other revenue sources. This position involves conducting detailed financial analysis, preparing comprehensive reports, and forecasting income trends to support strategic decision-making and financial planning. The analyst is responsible for monitoring revenue performance against targets and budgets, identifying discrepancies, and providing insights into revenue fluctuations.

Collaboration is key in this role, as the role works closely with finance, accounting, and operational teams to gather necessary data and insights. The role also involves generating regular and ad-hoc financial reports for management and stakeholders, presenting findings, and recommending improvements to enhance income performance. Additionally, the analyst identifies opportunities for process improvements in income tracking and reporting, implementing best practices to boost efficiency and accuracy.

How you'll make an impact

Financial Analysis:

• Analyse financial data related to income streams, including commissions, fees, and other revenue sources.
• Prepare detailed reports and forecasts on income trends and variances.

Revenue Tracking:

• Monitor and track revenue performance against targets and budgets.
• Identify discrepancies and provide insights into revenue fluctuations.

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and databases.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Reporting:

• Generate regular and ad-hoc financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Present findings and recommendations to improve income performance.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with finance, accounting, and operational teams to gather necessary data and insights.
• Support cross-functional projects aimed at optimising revenue streams.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in income tracking and reporting.Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

About You

• This role is crucial for ensuring that the company’s income streams are accurately tracked and analysed, providing valuable insights that support strategic decision-making and financial planning.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting, from within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with insurance brokerage operations and revenue models is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, OneStream, PowerBi).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term he