Job Description

At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities. To help us achieve our vision we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Working with M&G plc as an Accountant means becoming part of a brand with a global reputation and an exciting vision: to be the leader in helping customers achieve their long-term financial goals.

As an assistant accountant within the team you will have a wide variety of tasks including managing your accounting processes and controls, consolidation tasks and regulatory reporting. You will have the opportunity to work independently as well as within in teams to support the delivery of quarterly reporting targets.

At M&G plc we\xe2\x80\x99re absolutely focused on getting the best outcomes for customers. Ours is one of the most profitable and trusted names in life and pensions, and we lead the market in a number of pension products.

As a part-qualified Accountant your responsibilities will include:

• Producing and being accountable for the technical accuracy of financial information to support production of IFRS results and UK GAAP statutory accounts, Solvency II results and reporting templates.
• Planning, coordination and review of submissions from other teams.
• Carrying out accounting processes and controls to ensure the accurate production of information and document work performed to ensure appropriate audit trials are maintained.
• Providing guidance and ensuring appropriate accounting practices are adopted in the production of financial information
• Providing technical expertise to design technical solutions as part of change projects within Finance where required

The role is within our Finance Reporting team and will contribute to the achievement of the vision for Finance.

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills & experience:

• Qualified or part qualified accountant
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload
• High level of numeracy and literacy
• Fully proficient with MS Excel & Word
• Good team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A desire to learn and an interest in potential studies
• Flexible and adaptable

People who work at M&G plc agree that ours is a great place to work with a brilliant team spirit. It\xe2\x80\x99s also an innovative, high-performing commercial environment that\xe2\x80\x99s totally focused on customers. As an M&G plc colleague you\xe2\x80\x99ll get all the support you\xe2\x80\x99d expect, including full training and professional development. You\xe2\x80\x99ll receive a competitive salary and reward package. And in a fast-changing world, you\xe2\x80\x99ll join an organisation that\xe2\x80\x99s leading the way in helping customers achieve their long-term financial goals.

Recruiter: Matt Campbell

Work Grade: Colleague

Close Date: 24th November 2023

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

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