We are currently seeking an Accounting Analyst for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to join the Allstate Dealer Services (ADS) Northern Ireland team.? The ADS team supports the vehicle service contract segment and offers a unique opportunity to see the business from start to finish.? Team members will learn about our products, sales channels, and claim handling; see how customer transactions flow into the accounting records and financial statements; and get exposure to the service contract and P&C insurance industries.
The role will participate in the monthly close, preparing account reconciliations and coordinating with internal and external providers. ? The analyst will have daily interaction with the business unit and suppliers to assure transactions are completed and appropriately recorded.
Key responsibilities
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Participating in process improvement projects
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Implementing, reporting, and communicating the impact of business and accounting related initiatives on assigned processes and financial statements
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Preparing quarterly/annual statutory and/or GAAP financial statements and schedules/exhibits.
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Preparing analytical schedules, analyzing variances, and providing analytical support based on internal customer requests Working collaboratively within the team and across the department
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Monthly close and related processing and analysis (e.g. account analysis, preparation of journal entries)
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Preparing and analyzing account reconciliations
Essential Skills
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All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.
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A minimum of 2 years experience in a Finance or Accountancy role. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills including use of formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs.
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Previous experience managing multiple priorities and adhering to tight deadlines
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Experience using finance/accounting-specific reporting tools such as SAP or Sage50
Desirable Skills
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Experience with SAP S4
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Previous experience going through an implementation of system upgrades
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Working knowledge of Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities
Job Posting End Date: Thursday 30th October 2025 [Midnight]
Skills:
Financial Reporting Accounting Analyst
