Financial Accountant

Location
Central London
Salary
£50k - 55k per year
Posted
18 Apr 2018
Closes
25 Apr 2018
Ref
EG23304A
Contact
Ella Graham
Job Title
Accountant
Experience Levels
Newly Qualified
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

Are you an ACA (or practice) qualified accountant?

Want to work for a leading media company?

A highly reputable and fast paced Media Group has a requirement for an experienced qualified accountant to join their busy team for an 18 month maternity cover. Reporting into the Group FC/FD this role will work across all aspects of finance for the Group company and some subsidiaries.

Ideally you will have 1-2 post qualified experience gained within a media or similar environment. You will be highly motivated with excellent communication skills and the want to work for a thriving media company who has brought some great entertainment to the UK & International audiences.

The Role:

  • Involvement in budgeting and forecasting for group and subsidiaries, including analysis and reporting
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assist with the monthly group consolidated reports to include: P&L, balance sheets, budgets/forecasts/variance analysis and cashflow forecasts
  • Prepare statutory group consolidations for audit and tax purposes
  • Monthly group cash flow reporting for the bank
  • Review intercompany balance reconciliations and recharges
  • Collate quarterly Group VAT reports and reconciliations
  • Maintain group payroll and pension records and submit annual HMRC requirements
  • Prepare group financial reports and relevant analysis
  • Manage the company banking requirements including account opening and closures and the online banking systems

The Person:

  • Fully qualified accountant with 1-2 years PQE (ACA or equivalent)
  • Strong technical knowledge with experience of UK GAAP reporting and taxation
  • Strong excel skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others whilst creating strong working relationships
  • Positive ‘can-do’ attitude, great team player, highly motivated and thrives in a busy environment
  • Highly organised, adaptable to change, great attention to detail and able to meet tight deadlines
  • The want to work within a fast moving media/creative environment
  • Commercially astute with the ability to see the bigger picture