Financial Accountant
- Recruiter
- Sauce Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £40000 - £46000 per annum
- Posted
- 24 Oct 2014
- Closes
- 31 Oct 2014
- Ref
- 21395EG
- Contact
- Ella Graham
- Job Title
- Accountant
- Category
- Marketing / PR, Media / Entertainment
- Experience Levels
- Newly Qualified
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Global publishing and digital business has a newly created role within their busy friendly finance team. This role will suit an individual who has recently qualified and is looking to work for a thriving business who is a driving force in their industry.
Reporting into the Financial Controller the role will provide technical support with a blend of financial accounting, month end and management accounting. The business requires a technically strong individual who enjoys getting into the detail of the accounts, analysing and providing insight to assist the business.
The Role:
- Manage the month end accounting and reconciliation process;
- Preparation of the management accounts to include P&L, Balance Sheet, Accruals, Prepayments, Variance Analysis and commentaries;
- Preparation of the statutory accounts and year end accounts;
- Assist with preparing the year end audit file;
- Main contact for departmental heads around the business and in the US including the Marketing Director and CTO;
- Manage the balance sheet reconciliations;
- Cash flow reporting;
- General ledger reconciliations;
- Payroll and control account reconciliations;
- Assist in the calculation, presentation and payment of VAT and calculation of corporation tax;
- Intercompany accounts management with International offices;
- Ad hoc projects for the business as required.
The Person:
- ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent) Qualified or Passed Finalist;
- Experience in SAP would be preferred;
- Strong Excel skills;
- Strong presentational skills, with the ability to provide insightful information to senior management
- Strong management accounting skills ideally gained within a media organisation;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build excellent working relationships and influence others;
- Attention to detail, whilst working to tight deadlines;
- Superior analytical, evaluative and problem solving abilities;
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to manipulate data into an attractive format for senior management.