Senior Financial Accountant
Senior Financial Accountant | £350 – £450 per day | Central London | Contract | JRLJ31714
A Senior Financial Accountant is required to work for a international media owner with household names operating across 25+ markets worldwide based in Central London, on an initial 3 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world’s most renowned media companies creating and distributing every type of media today.
The role will be reporting to the Head of Group Finance working as part of the UK financial controlling team. You will be supporting the team through year end and will assist with the consolidation of international entities.
Responsibilities include:
- Key support with the annual audit process; collaborating with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and explanation
- Lead the completion of Group consolidated and UK statutory financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and company policies
- Preparation and review of monthly reports, including the investigation of variances and reporting of these to the Corporate Finance Team
- Act as a key link between the Controlling team (on and off shore) and other stakeholders (business, FP&A, etc.)
- Support the month end close and reporting activities
- Reviewing monthly balance sheets, cash flows and bank reconciliations
- Preparation of tax computations and liaising with tax advisors
- Responding to ad hoc queries, and performing analysis as required, prioritising work effectively to ensure that these queries are responded to on a timely basis.
- Ensuring compliance with Finance Policies, including the operation of internal controls over financial reporting
- Ad hoc duties and project work, including system implementation and ongoing improvements
Skills and Experience:
- Qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) – at least 3 years PQE
- Big 4 trained preferred
- Extensive experience of preparing or auditing financial statements including consolidation experience.
- International entity experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations
- A curious and inquisitive nature, keen to learn. Excellent analytical skills. Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently, under pressure and respect deadlines
