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General Ledger Accounting Manager
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General Ledger Accounting Manager
General Ledger Accounting Manager
12-month Fixed-term Contract Location: Norwich based (50% hybrid working) Salary: circa £52,000
About the Role
This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to play a meaningful role in both delivery and change. Leading a small team, you will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of business-as-usual (BAU) month-end activities, while also driving efficiencies, continuous improvement, and transformation across the end-to-end close process.
You will join the UK&I General Insurance General Ledger Accounting Control & Operations team, where you’ll oversee the month-end close and maintain strong financial controls.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the UK General Insurance (UKGI) General Ledger (GL) Accounting team, collaborating closely with another team leader, to ensure accurate and timely general ledger closure, analytics, and reporting.
- Support BAU activities, while taking initiative to drive process improvements, control effectiveness, and operational excellence.
- Work closely with Finance teams including Financial Reporting, Reinsurance, and Actuarial, to ensure seamless financial operations.
- Support internal and external audits, contributing to governance and risk management strategies.
- Have access to development opportunities to grow your leadership and technical acumen.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Responsible for leading, coaching, and supporting a small team, fostering a culture of high performance.
- Develop, mentor, and challenge team members to achieve organisational goals.
- Financial Controls & Governance
- Implement and maintain robust financial controls, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.
- Lead the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and discrepancies are resolved efficiently.
- Process Improvement & Efficiency
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance forecasting.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial operations.
- Stakeholder Management & Reporting
- Act as a key communication link between GL Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting, and other business partners.
- Conduct in-depth data analysis, generate reports, and present financial insights to senior leadership.
- Audit & Regulatory Compliance
- Facilitate internal and external audit requests, ensuring collaboration with risk and compliance teams.
- Following regulatory standards to mitigate financial risk and identify control weak points.
- Change Management & Transformation
- Drive system upgrades, process automation, and strategic initiatives to support financial and operational growth.
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Requirements & Qualifications
Experience & Attributes
- Proven experience leading, coaching, or supporting others (or an aspiration to grow into a people-leadership role with strong motivational and developmental skills).
- Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and delegate workloads while ensuring accountability for team outcomes.
- Qualified accountant (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA, or other respected qualifications) or equivalent financial experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating effective financial controls, governance, and Auditing processes.
- Ability to pinsight operational inefficiencies, improve processes, and drive efficiency gains.
- Analytical mindset, with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Curious, collaborative attitude with a passion for continuous self-improvement.
Benefits & Rewards
At Aviva, we’re committed to your growth, well-being, and success. Here’s what you’ll receive:
Competitive Compensation & Development
- Base Salary: £52,000 (per annum) + dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Performance Bonus: Up to 10% of annual salary (based on performance and business targets).
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Flexible & Family-Friendly Benefits
- Paid Leave: 29 days (excluding public holidays) plus the option to buy/sell additional holiday days.
- Generous Pension: Up to 14% employer contribution to support long-term financial planning.
- Free Private Medical Coverage: Tailored through Aviva to provide quick access to healthcare support.
Financial Wellbeing
- Retailer & Product Discounts: Up to 40% off Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
- Pension Through Savings: £1,200 worth of Aviva shares per year via Share Matching Plan, plus an earn-as-you-save pension scheme (SAVE).
Supportive Policies & Wellness
- Parental & Carer Support: Inclusive policies to support parental and carer leave.
- Flexible Benefits: Cycle-to-work schemes, sustainability options, and well-being programs.
- Volunteering Days: 3 paid voluntary days per year to support Aviva Communities and inspire positive change.
About Aviva
At Aviva, we bring together a diverse community of passionate professionals to create meaningful impact.
Why Join Aviva?
- Inclusivity & Flexibility: Term converted job shares, part-time roles, and hybrid working to accommodate every career.
- Future-Ready Workforce: 50% hybrid working, blending flexibility with in-office collaboration.
- Purpose-Driven Culture: ’With you today, for a better tomorrow’ is lived through investment in our people and planet.
We encourage all backgrounds, experiences, and potential. Passionate about Aviva’s mission? We’d love to hear from you regardless of if you feel "qualified" – we believe in growth and progress!
How to Apply
Apply online via Aviva’s careers portal, or email Balázs Palcsék at: balázs.palcsek@aviva.com for alternative application methods.
Learn more about working at Aviva here.
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