Fiduciary Accounting Manager

Are you experienced in client money, fiduciary accounting or financial control within a regulated financial services environment?

Do you have a strong understanding of client money requirements and enjoy working with colleagues across Finance and the wider business?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

As a Fiduciary Accounting Manager, you will play an important role in overseeing client money controls, reporting and governance. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Treasury, Fiduciary Control, Claims and the wider business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing client money calculations and drawdowns.
• Reviewing and approving journals and reconciliations, resolving issues and supporting month-end reporting.
• Reviewing the client money pack ahead of the Client Money Committee, ensuring information and metrics are accurate.
• Investigating client money issues and breaches and preparing clear reports on findings.
• Leading Client Money Sub Committee meetings.
• Contributing to the Client Money Committee and Fiduciary Transactions Clearance Committee.
• Preparing client money reporting for the Audit Committee and SOx 302 submissions.
• Working with Treasury, Fiduciary Control, Claims and other teams to discuss and resolve client money matters.
• Providing practical guidance on client money rules to colleagues across the business.
• Supporting projects, including broking system changes and business integrations.
• Overseeing the annual client money audit and responding to auditor queries.
• Supporting group and statutory audits relating to client money balances.
• Supporting and sharing knowledge with junior members of the team.

How this opportunity is different

This is a varied role combining client money accounting, controls, governance and stakeholder engagement.

You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the business, contribute to key governance committees and play an important part in ensuring client money requirements are understood and applied effectively.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

We are interested in hearing from people with experience in some or all of the following areas:

• Experience of client money, fiduciary accounting, financial control or a related area within financial services.
• Knowledge of UK client money requirements and controls, ideally including FCA CASS requirements.
• Experience of reviewing reconciliations, journals and financial information.
• Experience supporting client money, financial, regulatory or statutory audits.
• An understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management.
• The ability to investigate issues, understand the detail and communicate findings clearly.
• Confidence working with colleagues and stakeholders at different levels across a business.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and reporting deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support and share knowledge with others.

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