Part-Time Financial Accountant

A leading Media Business require a 12month, part-time maternity cover Financial Accountant. The role will support the Group Financial Controller in managing finance and accounting operations across the Group companies. The role has a unique perspective as it includes elements of corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, financial planning as well as maintenance of internal control policies and procedures and a strong control environment.

• Financial accounting
• Responsible for the monthly reporting of group holding companies
• Support the year end Group consolidation and annual financial statements process including drafting financial accounts and related notes
• Involvement in the timetabling and preparation of annual budgets/forecasts
• Be a key contact for the auditors and tax advisors as part of the annual financial audit; answering queries and providing documentation
• Deputise where necessary for the Group Financial Controller
• Regulation & compliance
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns as well as other tax returns for group companies
• Responsible for insurance returns of the Group which includes liaising with the business to gather relevant information
• Providing analysis and information for the Group's Research & Development submissions
• Key contact for information in respect of UK and US tax and compliance return
• Maintenance of exchange rates in all finance related systems
• Creation & maintenance of budget templates and other systems generated templates as required by the finance team
• Adopt a business partnering approach when interacting with key stakeholders, providing ad hoc analysis and modelling to support decision making and projects across all Group companies
• • The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, a logical approach to managing and prioritising their day and workload and have experience using SUN Systems & Q&A analysis module
  • Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbal
  • Strong IT skills, including Excel
  • Experience in management accounting and FP&A which include all aspects of account preparation and analysis, costs control, planning and budgeting
  • Interest in financial accounting and controls which would include statutory accounts preparation & tax reporting
  • A qualified accountant ACA/ACCA (or other overseas equivalent)