Group Accountant

Location
England, London
Salary
£40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted
10 Jan 2019
Closes
17 Jan 2019
Ref
13981956/001
Contact
Jordan Davenport-Smith
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

This is a qualified Group Accountant role at a leading, globally-available online streaming and media business. This is a fast paced and varied role within the London office of a rapidly growing company.

Client Details

The Client

Available globally and with a key presence as one of Africa's most popular streaming and media sites, our client is a rapidly expanding online streaming platform who are looking to support their continued growth by bringing in a Group Accountant into their London office. Backed by key initial investors in the FAANG market space, our client is continuing to grow globally and as such this role offers the opportunity to grow and progress in a varied role within a global business.

Description

The Role

This Group Accountant role will be varied but will include the key responsibilities:

  • Ownership of multicurrency consolidations of group accounts
  • Maintain strong current knowledge of IFRS and the Group's other statutory reporting requirements
  • Key point of contact for auditors - responsible for the smooth running of the group audit process through to preparation of the consolidated financial statements
  • Liaising with external tax accountants and reviewing all the corporate tax filings for the group
  • Preparation and review of all VAT filings for the group
  • Oversee and review all payroll and payroll tax filings for the group
  • Help with the development and implementation of Financial Process & Control Improvements
  • Assist on a variety of ad hoc project work as required

Profile

What's Needed

  • Qualified ACA or ACCA
  • Background in Consolidation & Group reporting
  • Excellent knowledge of IFRS standards and multi-currency consolidation
  • Highly Excel proficient
  • Proven ability to perform under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
  • Proactive & self-driven
  • Job Offer

    What's On Offer

  • Competitive 40 - 50K Salary (Experience Depending)
  • Opportunity to grow & develop within the London Office of a Global Media & Streaming Business
  • Varied exposure with a hands on group finance role of a rapidly expanding company