Group Accountant
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £55000 - £60000 per annum + Bonus, Strong Pension
- Posted
- 04 Dec 2020
- Closes
- 11 Dec 2020
- Ref
- JN -122020-1560727
- Contact
- Jordan Davenport-Smith
- Job Title
- Financial Accountant
- Category
- Media / Entertainment
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Group Accountant role with a globally renowned media business. This will be a broad role, with a great mentor in the hiring manager. £60,000 + Bonus. Central London.
Client Details
The Client
Our client is a household name media business primarily operating in the TV/film space. They are an award-winning business that produces bespoke content for advertising, TV series/programs and feature length films.
London Group Finance is a pretty close-knit function however this Group Accountant role will be interacting with wider finance teams as well non-finance members across the group, giving a broad foundation within the business.
Description
The Role
This will be a broad and hybrid Group Accountant role with the following key responsibilities:
- Annual Financial Reporting: ownership of consolidated reporting as well as preparation of subsidiary accounts. Tax filings. Liaising with auditors.
- Management Reporting: ownership of the month end process. Month end pack preparation. Monthly shareholder reporting.
- Financial Planning & Analysis: preparation and oversight of group budget/forecasting. Business performance analysis and review. Tax analysis. Cash flow forecasting. Ad hoc analysis as required.
- Processes & Controls: assist with continuous development of best practice process and controls
Profile
What's Needed
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or CIMA)
- Strong technical accounting background (IFRS/FRS102)
- Good understanding of Tax requirements
- Media/Film/TV background desirable
- Proven background in managing senior stakeholder relationships
- Able to commute to Central London (as/when offices reopen)
Job Offer
What's On Offer
- Up to £60,000 (experience dependent)
- Bonus
- 25 days holiday
- Strong pension