Job Description

About Us:
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you\xe2\x80\x99re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. We\xe2\x80\x99d be thrilled to receive applications from exceptional individuals like yourself.


At Artex, we defy convention and reimagine the possibilities of risk management. Join a team of passionate visionaries, where creativity knows no bounds, and innovative thinking shapes the future. As part of our global family, you\'ll unlock your potential, turning challenges into opportunities, and creating an impact on a global scale. Dare to innovate, and together, we\'ll craft a legacy of transformation. Overview: We currently have an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our Artex Management Accounting team in Glasgow.
In this role you will report to the Senior Management Accountant and play a key role in the accounting function for the Artex European entities. We will also offer a study support package to assist with your accountancy qualification. Responsibilities:

• Preparing and posting month end journals (eg. Accruals, prepayments, TB movements, reallocations, etc.)
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, investigate and escalate variances as required
• Prepare variance analysis and commentary as required
• Running GL reports to assist the Senior Management Accountant where required.
• Assist in preparation of internal and external reports
• Preparation of ad hoc analysis
• Working closely with regional finance contacts to ensure accurate and prompt accounting.
• Interaction with Artex Europe finance leadership in both Glasgow and Guernsey.
• Liaising with off-shore processing team to control posting of month end journal transactions and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure SOX requirements are fully met
• Responsibility for payment of accounts payable and bank transactional activity

Qualifications:

• Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAS or equivalent) Study support available
• Experience gained in a similar role
• US GAAP experience \xe2\x80\x93 highly desirable
• SOX experience \xe2\x80\x93 highly desirable
• Ability to priority manage and adhere to deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• IT literate with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power point, etc.
• Eligibility to work in the UK

About rewards and compensation On top of a competitive salary, bonus, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the core benefits you\xe2\x80\x99ll get:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to \xe2\x80\x98buy\xe2\x80\x99 5 more 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\xe2\x80\x99ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Healthcare Cash plan

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

Additional Information:
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 health conditions or disabilities.


We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don\xe2\x80\x99t worry, we\xe2\x80\x99re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.


Should you require any reasonable adjustments with your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com. If you\xe2\x80\x99d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.


Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.


If this sounds like somewhere you\xe2\x80\x99d like to join, we\'d love to hear from you!