Description

Whilst this is a home-based opportunity, we are looking for someone around the Yorkshire area as there will be meetings in the Harrogate and Leeds offices on a regular basis. If you are slightly further afield but happy to travel to the area as required (about once every couple of weeks), do not hesitate to apply.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover parental leave. Salary is up to £55k depending on experience.

Purpose of the Role

Join our dynamic Financial Reporting team at Everywhen, where you'll play a key role in managing and coordinating the statutory account timetable across a fast-growing portfolio of over 140 entities. Reporting to the External Reporting Manager, this role offers the chance to lead critical audit processes and drive continuous improvement in a complex, acquisition-rich environment.

What you will do

While not exhaustive, your core duties will include:

• Lead and coordinate external audits across the Everywhen platform
• Act as the central liaison between auditors and finance teams
• Manage audit and statutory accounts timetables, ensuring deadlines are met
• Support finance teams with audit-related tasks and problem-solving
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on progress and risks
• Champion best practices to streamline future audits
• Oversee annual R&D tax claim coordination and identify new opportunities
• Contribute to wider finance projects as needed

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who has/is:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE with strong audit experience
• Advanced Excel skills and solid knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Proven track record in statutory accounts and year-end audits
• Project management experience in a financial control setting
• Insurance industry experience is a plus, but not essential
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives under pressure

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-starter who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working collaboratively across teams. If you're ready to make a real impact in a high-growth environment, we'd love to hear from you.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family and be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays increasing with length of service
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
• Award-winning learning & development offering and support to obtain professional qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects
• Pension scheme for when you feel it's time to retire
• 24-hour Employee Assistance support for you and your family's physical and mental wellbeing
• Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more
• One day paid volunteering to give back to our communities
• Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community
• The Spotlight Awards, where we celebrate the best of the Ardonagh Group and all the bright talent across our business.

We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

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Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received.

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited CVs from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have requested assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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