Accountant - UK Controllership We’re hiring! Are you an ACA or ACCA part qualified / finalist accountant, looking to join a leading global firm? Aon are currently recruiting an Accountant to join our expanding Controllership team in London. The Accountant will be primarily responsible for Assisting and supporting the Broking Entities Controller and Assistant Controller, Controlling revenue and expense postings to the General Ledger from accruals and manual journals, including advising on complex subjects (multi-year revenue accruals) and Obtaining a detailed understanding of the business P&L, budget and forecast and ensuring appropriate reporting to the Aon UK Limited Board and Audit Committee. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Support the Broking Entities Controller in delivering effective Financial Reporting and Controls by: + Completing activities within the financial reporting process to time and without material errors and working to resolve internal and external audit issues + Reconciling revenue and expenses (including accruals) to source subsystems + Reviewing aged reconciliations for non-fiduciary balance sheet accounts and ensuring reconciling items are identified and cleared through working with the business + Understanding and consistently applying revenue and expense recognition policies + Work effectively with internal and external auditors and meet their requirements + Help Aon effectively manage costs by meeting goals of cost reduction Skills and experience that will lead to success + ACA or ACCA part qualified / Finalist + Accountant experience in financial control activities preferable + Preferable current knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting + Strong analytical skills and experience with financial reporting and data analysis + Prepared to seek resolution to queries and issues and is comfortable working across disciplines and to tight deadlines How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com #li-hybrid #LI-SC1 2552548 Accountant - UK Controllership We’re hiring! Are you an ACA or ACCA part qualified / finalist accountant, looking to join a leading global firm? Aon are currently recruiting an Accountant to join our expanding Controllership team in London. The Accountant will be primarily responsible for Assisting and supporting the Broking Entities Controller and Assistant Controller, Controlling revenue and expense postings to the General Ledger from accruals and manual journals, including advising on complex subjects (multi-year revenue accruals) and Obtaining a detailed understanding of the business P&L, budget and forecast and ensuring appropriate reporting to the Aon UK Limited Board and Audit Committee. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Support the Broking Entities Controller in delivering effective Financial Reporting and Controls by: + Completing activities within the financial reporting process to time and without material errors and working to resolve internal and external audit issues + Reconciling revenue and expenses (including accruals) to source subsystems + Reviewing aged reconciliations for non-fiduciary balance sheet accounts and ensuring reconciling items are identified and cleared through working with the business + Understanding and consistently applying revenue and expense recognition policies + Work effectively with internal and external auditors and meet their requirements + Help Aon effectively manage costs by meeting goals of cost reduction Skills and experience that will lead to success + ACA or ACCA part qualified / Finalist + Accountant experience in financial control activities preferable + Preferable current knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting + Strong analytical skills and experience with financial reporting and data analysis + Prepared to seek resolution to queries and issues and is comfortable working across disciplines and to tight deadlines How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com #li-hybrid #LI-SC1