Overview

Company description

Job Title: Group Finance Reporting Manager
Location: Basingstoke – Hybrid – Three Days in Office
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary, Car Allowance, up-to 20% Bonus and Private Medical
Hours: Monday-Friday

AA Summary

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again!

As one of the UK’s most trusted brands, we provide a wide range of services to millions of customers. From comprehensive Home and Motor Insurance to personalised Financial Services like Loans and Savings, and outstanding B2B, Consumer, Business Services, Driver Training, Car Care, and Service Maintenance and Repair, we’ve got you covered. Our mission is to keep Britain moving, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Ready to join us?

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This is the job

You’ll be responsible for preparing statutory accounts for several subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Expect to play a key role in month-end close activities including intercompany, contribute to annual reporting, and support regulatory submissions.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders including the Group Finance Director, Group Treasurer, and Finance Controllers across the business, making your impact felt at the highest levels.

What will I be doing?

  • Leading month-end and year-end reporting for the Group’s investment holding entities.
  • Owning the full intercompany process, including improvements, training, and reconciliations.
  • Preparing specific notes for the consolidated statutory accounts for AA Limited and the AA Intermediate Co Group.
  • Managing the completion and audit of designated subsidiary statutory accounts, working closely with external auditors.
  • Handling financial accounting queries from auditors and across the Group, and drafting technical accounting papers.
  • Ensuring compliance with IFRS and FRS 101, including assessing the impact of new accounting standards.
  • Acting as a subject matter expert for technical accounting queries, with the ability to interpret and apply standards.
  • Supporting FCA regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Taking ownership of quarterly and monthly sponsor reporting.
  • Delivering ad hoc analysis and project work, such as refinancing, in collaboration with the Group Treasurer.

What do I need?

  • Proven experience in a financial control or accountancy environment, with a strong grasp of end-to-end financial processes.
  • Solid technical accounting knowledge, with hands-on experience applying IFRS and FRS 101 standards.
  • ACA or ACCA qualified, with a commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
  • Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across finance and senior leadership.
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work of a standard suitable for senior stakeholders and external auditors.
  • Comfortable responding to complex accounting queries and drafting technical accounting papers.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the flexibility to support ad hoc projects and regulatory reporting.

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
  • Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
  • Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
  • Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
  • Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
  • Company funded life assurance
  • Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
  • Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.

We may close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date if we get a high volume of applications, please apply now if you are interested.

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