Finance Manager - Technical Accounting

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid) #LI-Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time / Permanent
Business Area/Function: Finance

Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.

For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as our Finance Manager, you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.

This is the job

Join our Group Financial Accounting & Controls Team, where you'll help shape a trusted and respected finance function. This role focuses on defining accounting policies, providing expert financial guidance to support the effective stewardship of the Group’s assets and delivery of strategic priorities and embedding control standards.

This is a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across the Finance organisation, working with multiple business areas and functions. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we encourage you to apply.

What will I be doing?

• Provide expert guidance on technical accounting matters to the AA Group and Business Units, including the preparation of technical papers for internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft new accounting policies and update existing policies, as and when required.
• Support the monthly IFRS 17 close process and related End User Computing models from a technical accounting and process perspective.
• Manage delivery of IFRS 17 accounting training to Finance team members and other internal stakeholders involved in the IFRS 17 close process.
• Act as control operator / owner on financial controls requiring a technical accounting input, for example, review of impairment assessments, assessment of loss-making contracts.
• Collaborate with Business Unit Finance, Group Risk, internal and external auditors and other third-party advisors on accounting and controls-related projects, including implementation of new standards, contract reviews, transformation programmes, analysis and review of legal entity level financial statements and the design, implementation and enhancement of processes and controls.
• Support the annual Finance controls self-attestation workstream and the periodic testing of key controls, ensuring process documentation and risk assessments are updated as required and overseeing timely, effective remediation of any deficiencies identified.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to promote a strong culture of technical excellence, financial control and accountability throughout the organisation.

What do I need?

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS 9, 15 and 16
• Proven experience in financial risk, controls, and compliance
• Background in audit, with a solid understanding of audit principles and practices
• Familiarity with financial controls testing methodologies
• Experience with SOX compliance frameworks (desirable)
• Knowledge of insurance accounting, particularly IFRS 17 (desirable)

Education and Qualifications:

• Professional qualification in finance ACCA, ACA, CIMA or similar.

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.
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