GROUP EXTERNAL REPORTING MANAGER

Company Description

Legal & General is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We've been safeguarding people's financial futures since 1836, aiming to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers' money in things that make life better for everyone and create value for our shareholders.

Our Group Functions provide the services that all areas of the business need. This requires a talented and diverse team behind the scenes, who enable everyone at L&G to do what they do best.

Joining us means helping to improve the lives of our customers and contributing to the success of the business every day.

Job Description

We're recruiting for a Group External Reporting Manager to join our Group External Reporting team.

The role is designed to support Finance Managers in the team with the production and reporting of Group External Reporting deliverables, which include IFRS financial and regulatory reports. What you'll be doing:

• Producing quarterly production of Group Non Treasury trial balance
• Working with the share team on the monthly ShareSave allotment reconciliation
• Monitor Group Non Treasury bank account and produce quarterly reconciliation
• Collaborate with the Treasury on transactions requiring entry in the Group Non-Treasury accounts
• Liaise with the divisions reporting teams on their expenses posting and allocation
• Quarterly production of share plan trusts trial balance
• Work with the share team on reconciling the share trusts closing balance
• Production of the Group Plc solo accounts at year end
• Provide update to the tax team and assist them on any return queries on Group Plc
• Run the annual emoluments process for entities across the business.
• Work with the reward team on completing the directors' remuneration report

Qualifications

Who we're looking for:

• A-Level or Advanced Apprenticeship in Maths, Economics, Finance or a relevant numerate subject at B or equivalent
• Any degree at 2:1 or a Higher Apprenticeship at level 6
• A recognised accountancy qualification is necessary for this role (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft tools.
• Self-disciplined, reliable and responsible
• Strong analytical and logical thinking
• An enthusiastic learner
• Genuine interest in Accountancy
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years' service. There's also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice
• There are the many discounts we offer - both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, named Britain's Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers' money in things that make life better for everyone.

If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We strive to be open, mindful and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.

If you're open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
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