Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Basingstoke – Hybrid – Three Days in Office
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract – 30th January 2027
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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Join our Financial Control team and play a key role in supporting the financial management of one of the AA's core business areas. You'll help ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong financial governance and provide valuable insight that supports better business decisions.
Working closely with the Roadside Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of key financial processes while helping to modernise the way we work. You'll support the automation of manual accounting and reporting activities by documenting existing processes and working with our Transformation team to introduce smarter, more efficient ways of working.
You'll also partner with colleagues across the Roadside Fleet team, providing financial analysis and commercial insight that helps shape future strategy and supports informed decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity to combine financial control, business partnering and continuous improvement in a role where you can make a real impact.
- Delivering month-end accounting activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and analysis, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Producing management information, financial reports and insightful commentary across financial performance, KPIs, balance sheet and cashflow.
- Partnering with the Group Transformation team to automate manual finance processes and improve the efficiency of routine accounting activities.
- Documenting finance processes and providing the data, reports and supporting information needed to design, test and implement automated solutions.
- Identifying and driving process improvement opportunities, tracking benefits and helping reduce manual effort across the Roadside Finance team.
- Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations while maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Providing commercial insight and pricing support to the Roadside Fleet team, helping to inform strategic business decisions.
- Maintaining strong financial governance by ensuring compliance with accounting policies, technical guidance and internal controls.
- Processing daily financial transactions, including customer refunds, with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborating with colleagues across Finance on transformation initiatives, testing, implementation and wider business improvement projects.
- Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, controls and reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and turn insight into action.
- Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills, with experience using Power Query and large datasets.
- Confidence using ERP systems such as SAP or Navision, with knowledge of automation tools and technology.
- Ability to document finance processes clearly and support automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Proactive approach to problem solving, with the confidence to challenge, improve and deliver solutions.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Interest in technology and process improvement, with a desire to help shape more efficient ways of working.
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.
