Accountant CoE

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact. We're an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research. We are home to over 10,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK's FTSE 100 group of leading public companies.

In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa's many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

This role is based in Colchester, UK Office. We are seeking a fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA) Accountant to join our finance team.

• Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed in accordance with Balance Sheet Integrity guidelines and control frameworks.
• Review the accuracy of all calculations, postings and processes within the team's remit.
• Ensure that issues are escalated as appropriate to your Finance Manager in a timely manner.
• Offer support & guidance to colleagues on difficult issues as an expert & leader in the team.
• Assist with any special projects within the department, including testing for new systems, developing new processes, and with the implementation of SSC wide projects introduced by Senior Managers or Global Process Owners.
• Assist with the delivery of smooth integration/due diligence activity.
• Supervise Intercompany process and liaise with other SSC employees as necessary.
• Training and support of the Capgemini BPO team that support CoE activities.
• Work effectively with internal and external auditors.
• Assist in ensuring all statutory and regulatory deadlines for the team are met.
• Flag any control risks and instances of fraud (both actual and attempted) to management as early as possible.
• Ensure required approvals are completed in a timely manner.

• Assist with driving improvement across the CoE team.
• Play an active role in driving for change and continuous improvement in the business and within finance; highlight potential process or control improvement opportunities with a key focus on customer experience.
• Ensure all process documents are up-to-date and readily available and that staff are aware of the key processes and how they function.

• Strong academic background.
• Ideally newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Part Qualified also considered.
• Experience of managing work with an offshore service provider would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of Shared Service Centre processes and how these fit into the wider environment.
• Good understanding of R2R processes including best practice, people, processes and technology.
• Ability to manage own deadlines and priorities whilst delivering a high standard of working and supporting junior and offshore team members when they require assistance.
• Experience of Oracle and/or SAP would be advantageous.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely.
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks.
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too.
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning.
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
• Personal benefits: a range to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover.
• ShareMatch scheme: allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares.
• Strong wellbeing support: EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more.
• Awards: Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes.
• Global collaboration: As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world.

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law.