Financial Analyst
Accounting Finance @Gallagher posted 1 day agoJob Detail
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Introduction At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate
You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met
Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips
Here, you’re not just improving clients’ risk profiles, you’re building trust
You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing
We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve
If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher
Overview Are you a highly skilled and motivated professional with expertise in complex purchase ledger, credit control, or unallocated cash? We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst (Reconciliations and Investigations) to join our team
In this role, you will manage a portfolio of client accounts across diverse markets, including Marine, Art & Specie, Energy, Construction, Financial Risks, and Property & Casualty
Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve complex cash allocations, premium collection, and resolving processing discrepancies
We are seeking someone with problem-solving abilities who can effectively liaise between clients and internal business divisions to address issues and drive solutions
If you are resilient, diligent, and accountable, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team, where you can make a meaningful impact
If you have a passion for problem-solving and delivering exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you
How you’ll make an impact Investigate unallocated cash by liaising with brokers and clients
Chase outstanding cash under query with clients on a frequent basis
Manage a high volume of queries and respond appropriately to urgent issues
Provide detailed commentary on monthly aged debt reports
Challenge and raise poorly running accounts with internal management and business divisions
Perform root cause analysis to improve processes
Manage client debts and proactively contact debtors to resolve payment issues
Advise business divisions of non-payments in a timely manner
Arrange and attend meetings to discuss aged debt and unallocated cash issues
Perform client statement reconciliation
Liaise with internal staff to ensure compliance with policies and regulations
Follow professional standards and internal policies
About You Proven experience in a high-volume purchase ledger, cash allocations, or accounts receivable role within a complex business environment is essential
Your CV should demonstrate your ability to identify and resolve root causes to reconcile accounts effectively
Prior experience in Financial Services would be advantageous but is not essential
Exceptional attention to detail
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyse and reconcile large data sets
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, plan, and prioritise workload effectively
Experience working to strict deadlines
Eligibility to work in the UK
Apply now to join our team and take on this challenging and rewarding role! Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more… We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation
For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities
We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength
By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest
Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed
We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities
We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others
Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know
Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com
If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch
Our employing entity, Arthur J
Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation
We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination
In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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