Group Accountant

Group Accountant (up to £50,000 per annum)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine.

Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We're the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love.

We're here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it's the big things or the little things – from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audience's joy.

About the role

The role sits within the Group Finance team, responsible for group financial reporting and analysis, treasury and cash flow management, consolidation of the Group's results, and leading the annual financial audit and production of group financial statements.

The Group Finance team works alongside the wider Finance team in London.

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Group Accountant will be responsible for key month‑end processes for revenue and cost and allocating these accurately to brands in line with the reporting timetable.

The role will have a significant focus on balance sheet control, and will deliver timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.

The Group Accountant will also take a key role across Treasury activities and the Group's year‑end audit and support the Group's external audit.

The right candidate will be self‑motivated, organised and take ownership of a broad range of tasks, developing an in‑depth understanding of Immediate Media.

The Group finance team plays a key role in supporting the wider finance team; this role will require building strong working relationships across the team, resolving queries swiftly and communicating information clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of circulation and subscription revenue postings and direct cost allocations at month‑end, including completion of associated monthly balance sheet reconciliations for these areas.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers, including monthly depreciation, amortisation, additions and disposal journals.
• Support timely resolution of audit queries across P&L and balance sheet areas.
• Ad hoc analysis, projects and other work for the Group Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller as required.
• Opportunity to expand responsibilities across Group Finance over time.

Requirements

• ACCA or CIMA part‑qualified accountant.
• Previous experience in a similar role or commercial environment.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting concepts, systems and processes.
• Experience working to timetables and strict procedures.
• Demonstrable attention to detail and ability to apply a methodology ensuring a high level of accuracy.
• Experience and understanding of financial systems/software, with good Excel skills.
• Commitment to developing and implementing continual process improvements in a complex reporting structure, and flexibility to respond to changing operational needs.
• A “finisher” with genuine drive, enthusiasm and commitment to improve the effectiveness of management reporting processes.
• Ability to use initiative, anticipate issues and develop common‑sense, practical solutions to deliver high‑quality output to tight deadlines.
• Confident team player with strong influencing, facilitation and communication skills.
• Good oral and written communication, approachable team player.
• Media industry background beneficial but not essential.
• Experience using Access Dimensions beneficial.

Benefits

• Relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival.
• Supportive well‑being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First Aiders & Champions.
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday; offices closed between Christmas and New Year's in addition to entitlement.
• Claim back everyday health care cost with Medicash Health Cash back plan.
• Lease an Electric vehicle through EV salary sacrifice scheme.
• Tailored training and development through in‑house learning platform and Linked In Learning.
• Progressive and transparent culture focused on your development.
• Flexible/hybrid working plus early finish Fridays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave; pregnancy loss, fertility and carers policy.
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance.
• Newly renovated modern office with collaborative spaces.

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on an open, inclusive, collaborative and dynamic culture that empowers people to thrive and give their best.

We care deeply about our people, local communities and the environment.

Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well‑being programs and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is important to us.

Immediate is an equal opportunities employer.

We'll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability.

We are also committed to supporting applications from those returning to work after a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place you can grow, be supported and make a difference.

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