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***Remote/home working with occasional visits to our London or Kent office***

Our people are everything to us. The way they deliver exceptional experiences every day for our customers, for their colleagues. The way they own what they do. Come and do the best work of your life alongside lovely colleagues. Come to Saga!

And right now, we are looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join the Finance team at Saga. You will be responsible for month-end close including all aspects of general ledger accounting and reporting.

Reporting into the Assistant Finance Manager, you will bring strong academics, both GCSEs and A-Levels and are either already studying towards, or intending to start studying towards becoming ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.

And in return, you can look forward to all the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast-paced career with an excellent benefits package.

If this is of interest to you then we would be keen to hear from you!

As an Assistant Financial Accountant your responsibilities will be:

• Providing month-end close including all aspects of general ledger accounting and reporting.
• Maintaing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and coordinating with colleagues.
• Maintaining good relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Providing external reports including year-end/ interim audits, regulatory returns, and compliance.
• Developing month end close process and striving for process efficiencies.
• Being responsible for the maintenance of accounting records and associated processes.
• Developing systems and processes to improve the production efficiency of those accounts.
• Conducting Financial Due Diligence reviews for new contracts.

• Strong academics, both GCSEs and A-Levels or equivalents. Preferably degree qualified in a numerate discipline or AAT qualified.
• Either already studying toward, or intending to start studying toward becoming ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Previous experience of general ledger and general accounting systems (Workday ideally) is desirable but not essential
• Experience with Excel as an Intermediate user.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of colleagues at various levels.
• Ability to quickly establish credibility, winning the respect and co-operation of colleagues.
• High integrity and objectivity, capable of selling ideas and implementing change.
• Analytically strong with the ability to challenge and interrogate, facilitating the ability to identify anomalies or inconsistencies and pursue these through to a resolution.
• Inquisitive, and strong desire to understand the “why” behind processes in order to perform them better and identify opportunities.
• Able to work independently without constant oversight.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Our Saga Values:

• Precision Pace - Always owning and making things happen.
• Empathy – Always aware of others.
• Curiosity – Always asking why.
• Collaboration – Always one team, the Saga team!

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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The standard benefits when you join Saga include:

• Remote working available where possible

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the choice to buy a further 5 days annual leave per year

• Workplace Pension

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• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies