Financial Reporting Accountant

Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the department The Group Corporate Reporting team are responsible for the reporting of adjusted operating profit and other key performance indicators. We produce the Annual report and accounts (ARA) and Half year results (HYR) announcement including the strategic report section. The team also supports a range of additional reporting and technical accounting related tasks as required. About the role We have an excellent opportunity for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Group Corporate Reporting Team, you will get the opportunity to join a team which is central to the external communication and reporting of the Group's results. As the Financial Reporting Accountant you will get the opportunity to work with the Financial Reporting manager within a role that offers exposure across the business/wider finance function, including Investor relations, Communications, Tax and Business performance. The role requires strong communication and influencing skills in dealings with senior management and their teams. You'll work within an area committed to producing high quality work to tight deadlines with a focus on continuous improvement. Key responsibilities Support elements of the monthly/quarterly reporting process including segmental reporting, Associates/joint venture reportings and certain other IFRS related disclosures. Data and commentary submissions are reviewed, analysed and challenged to ensure information provided is. accurate and appropriate. Develop finance systems knowledge to ensure optimal use of technology to drive insight and analysis. Deliver continuous process/quality improvements – looking to add value by challenging existing practices and designing, developing and implementing changes to ensure reporting is in line with industry best practice and adds value. Preparation and review of the Strategic report section of the Group's ARA and HYR announcement. Support enhancements to corporate reporting and review of best practice reporting. About the candidate requirements Ideally Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, practices and processes Strong PC skills, particularly Excel. Attention to detail and accuracy. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Therefore, if you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire and one of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here. Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here. We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. You can find out more about what we do here. Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs.