Financial Accountant

Company Description/ Business Unit

Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent – Full-time

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Financial Accountant means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

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This is the job

Step into a pivotal role as a Financial Accountant at the AA Group, where you'll lead the charge in delivering exceptional financial and accounting services. Collaborate with the Financial Controller to manage accounting, financial reporting, and technical support within our Insurance Finance teams.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the provision of information to enable the completion of month end for the Insurance Division, including ensuring accuracy and integrity of month end numbers and KPI’s, compliance with all accounting requirements and reporting process and achieving all deadlines for both internal and external reporting.
• Supporting the internal financial control framework requirements for the Insurance division.
• Work closely with the commercial Insurance finance teams & the business to gain a sound understanding of the business and ensure reporting of performance can therefore be challenged, insightful and add value.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that any differences/issues are identified, reported and resolved
• Supporting the forecast, budget and five-year plan submissions for the business and updating the planning and consolidation system
• Challenge, understand, document and where possible improve all financial processes undertaken within the financial control/ reporting team
• Liaising with external professional advisors and supporting interim and year-end audit work

What do I need?

• Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills – particularly Excel.
• Highly numerate with good communication skills, both verbal and written with strong report writing skills.
• Experience of working with systems (e.g. SAP, BPC, Trintech) along with good IT skills.

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.