Junior Accountant (hybrid or remote)

• About Us

   

   

  At Allstate Northern Ireland, we believe it’s more than just a job.  We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers.  It’s about you, your future and where you want to get to.

  Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience.  We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies.  Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards — no matter which team you join.

  We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised.  We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results.  We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions.

   Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast/ Derry - Londonderry/ Strabane/ Remote, GB

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

   

  As a Junior Accountant you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely closing of the general ledger and assist in the financial reporting efforts of the accounting team.  In addition, you will ensure financial accounts are reconciled and issues resolved timely enabling accurate financial reporting. You should be able to tackle new assignments and accomplish organizational priorities in a team environment.

   

  This position is critical to the overall control environment of the Company and will be sourced out of Allstate Northern Ireland (ANI).  The Junior Accountant will report to the Assistant Controller who is based at our corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ.

   

  We love what we do, we develop each other, and we have a lot of fun!

   

   

   Responsibilities include (but are not limited to); 

   

   

  • Actively participate in the month end close including preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, account rollforwards, and other supporting schedules as necessary
  • Ability to analyze issues and present and recommend potential solutions
  • Develop Ad Hoc analysis and reporting sets in support of the monthly closing process
  • Assist in the formulation and preparation of monthly and annual reporting requirements
  • Assist in the coordination on internal and external audits
  • Assists in ensuring the internal control environment documentation

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • A degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Accountancy, or similar discipline,
    • OR a degree in a non-finance related discipline but supported with a post-graduate qualification within a finance or accountancy related discipline
    • OR 2 years’ experience in a Finance/Accountancy role
  • Intermediate working knowledge of Excel e.g. pivot tables, V-look ups and macros
  • Applicants must be willing and eligible to travel to the USA.

   

   

  What we offer

   

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/395YABl 

   

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 3rd May 2022