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At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group.
Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.
We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.
Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs:
interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them.
Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.
Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.
About the role:
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
The Account Ownership (AO) Lead sits within Group Finance Control and is responsible for overseeing the monthly balance sheet substantiation process across all legal entities. This role plays a critical part in embedding a robust control culture, ensuring governance and oversight, and leading the development and implementation of Oracle ARCS. The AO Lead will manage the end-to-end AO framework, including production, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the monthly Account Ownership cycle, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation and substantiation of all balance sheet accounts.
Coordinate with preparers, reviewers, and approvers across FinOps, Legal Entity Control, and Group Finance.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory expectations.
Own and manage the AO governance framework, including escalation protocols, ownership disputes, and exception handling.
Chair or support governance forums, presenting MI and risk insights to senior stakeholders.
Ensure alignment with audit requirements and support external/internal audit engagements.
Design and deliver high-quality Management Information (MI) on AO performance, P&L at risk, substantiation status, and control metrics.
Track and report on recurring issues, remediation plans, and process adherence.
Act as the business lead for the Oracle ARCS rollout, partnering with Finance Transformation and Technology teams.
Define and refine workflows, user roles, evidence standards, and reconciliation templates within ARCS.
Drive user adoption, training, and change management across global teams.
Identify and implement process enhancements, automation opportunities, and control improvements.
Maintain and evolve the AO process guide, training materials, and best practice documentation.
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and proactive issue resolution.
About the candidate:
Strong understanding of financial control, balance sheet substantiation, and reconciliation processes.
Experience in governance, risk management, and audit engagement.
Familiarity with Oracle ARCS or similar reconciliation tools.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive insights.
Proven track record of leading process improvement and transformation initiatives.
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
Experience in financial services or a regulated industry preferred
Job Description
At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group.
Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.
We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.
Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs:
interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them.
Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.
Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.
About the role:
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
The Account Ownership (AO) Lead sits within Group Finance Control and is responsible for overseeing the monthly balance sheet substantiation process across all legal entities. This role plays a critical part in embedding a robust control culture, ensuring governance and oversight, and leading the development and implementation of Oracle ARCS. The AO Lead will manage the end-to-end AO framework, including production, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the monthly Account Ownership cycle, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation and substantiation of all balance sheet accounts.
Coordinate with preparers, reviewers, and approvers across FinOps, Legal Entity Control, and Group Finance.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory expectations.
Own and manage the AO governance framework, including escalation protocols, ownership disputes, and exception handling.
Chair or support governance forums, presenting MI and risk insights to senior stakeholders.
Ensure alignment with audit requirements and support external/internal audit engagements.
Design and deliver high-quality Management Information (MI) on AO performance, P&L at risk, substantiation status, and control metrics.
Track and report on recurring issues, remediation plans, and process adherence.
Act as the business lead for the Oracle ARCS rollout, partnering with Finance Transformation and Technology teams.
Define and refine workflows, user roles, evidence standards, and reconciliation templates within ARCS.
Drive user adoption, training, and change management across global teams.
Identify and implement process enhancements, automation opportunities, and control improvements.
Maintain and evolve the AO process guide, training materials, and best practice documentation.
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and proactive issue resolution.
About the candidate:
Strong understanding of financial control, balance sheet substantiation, and reconciliation processes.
Experience in governance, risk management, and audit engagement.
Familiarity with Oracle ARCS or similar reconciliation tools.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive insights.
Proven track record of leading process improvement and transformation initiatives.
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
Experience in financial services or a regulated industry preferred
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Account Ownership Lead (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.