Assistant Management Accountant

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Who are we?  

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000+ Global employees spanning over 100 countries.  

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden. 

Why work at Howden?  

We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients.  

Always have, always will.  

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down disappointed head- hunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Role

The Assistant Management Accountant will support the delivery of accounting services for both Business Unit and Operating Entity reporting purposes. This role involves assisting with internal business planning processes and ensuring activities align with Group policy to achieve targets and meet reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the production of monthly management accounting and reporting information to a strict timetable for business units within the Group.

• Support the production of general ledger journals, including involvement in the Group intercompany reconciliation process.

• Help prepare month-end journals, including accruals, divisional recharges, and recurring charges.

• Assist in the ownership and preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of identified issues/concerns within the Group framework.

• Contribute to the production of information and data for VAT and tax returns, including those for any overseas companies and branches.

• Participate in the continual development of reporting solutions.

• Provide ad-hoc management reporting and financial analysis as required.

• Stay informed of all regulatory and legal changes impacting the job role.

• Ensure that up-to-date records are maintained at all times on the Company systems.

• Respond appropriately and accurately to urgent issues as they arise.

• Update existing and build new processes and procedures documents relevant to the job role to ensure documents are current and accurate.

Who We're Looking For:

• Flexible and able to quickly adapt to change.

• Motivated and resilient.

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data manipulation).

• Previous experience of operating within a Mid to Large corporate group is desirable.

• An understanding of payroll and previous experience/exposure to payroll reports and postings is desirable but not crucial.

• Basic knowledge of financial reporting under UK accounting standards.

Qualifications:

• BSc/BA in Accounting and Finance.

• Part-qualified with a recognised professional accountancy body (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA).

Please note that this is a full-time, permanent position based in our Milton Keynes office. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with an expectation of onsite presence 3 days per week.

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.