Senior Accounting Consultant

• Title: Senior Accounting Consultant

   

   

   

  About Us

   

  At Allstate Northern Ireland, we believe it’s more than just a job.  We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers.  It’s about you, your future and where you want to get to.

   

  Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience.  We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies.  Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards — no matter which team you join.

   

  We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised.  We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results.  We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.

   

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

   

  We are on the lookout for a talented Accounting Consultant to join our growing innovative corporate accounting team who deliver quality reporting, working at the forefront of developing capabilities in support of Allstate’s global business model. 

   

  In Corporate Accounting we're a collection of unique individuals who come together as one team to provide financial reporting, accounting, planning and analysis, develop and implement comprehensive solutions and share learnings. We are ambitious, analytical and continuously improve our ways of working, leaving things better than how we find them. We thrive in a supportive working culture where we recognise each other for the work we do, we win together.

   

  We are critical to the control environment. We are agile, using innovative solutions we deliver value to our customers. We challenge ideas to leverage collective expertise and create the best path forward.

   

  We love what we do, we develop each other and we have a lot of fun!

   

  If you’d like to join us, we would love to hear from you.

   

   

   

  Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

   

  • Uses advanced accounting principles and understand the concepts, rules and terminology to the science of accounting.
  • Review and evaluate complex issues and analyze Accounting/Financial/technical information.
  • Identify, develop and applies ideas and approaches to complex issues, solving problems and accomplishing goals.
  • Acts as site-manager for assigned staff members.
  • Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules and analysis for Management Reporting, US GAAP Reporting and Statutory Reporting.
  • Supervise and review the work of staff.
  • In-depth knowledge of Accounting/Financial/technical processes.

   

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA Fully Qualified Accountant; and

  • A degree in any discipline with at least 3 years’ experience in a Finance/Accounting role; or

  • At least 5 years’ experience in a Finance/Accounting role

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and the concepts, rules, and terminology common to financial accounting.

  • Advanced knowledge and the ability to use the concepts, techniques, and issues involved in planning projects and processes.

  • Advanced Excel skills

  • All candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK to take up full time, permanent employment

  • Applicants must be willing and eligible to travel to the USA.

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria:

   

  • 1+ years of people management experience
  • Having a logical and analytical approach.
  • Good problem solving skills with an attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to communicate well, build relationships and work as part of a team.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office and the ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret large amounts of data.

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

  Apply here: https://bit.ly/3dL4wjd 

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 30th April 2021