At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial reporting, maintain records, and assist with accounts payable and receivable.
- Company: Join a global travel media company working with top airlines and brands.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in finance with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with exposure to the media industry and excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Perfect for ambitious finance students wanting to make an impact in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Finance degree or studying towards accountancy qualification; strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
About Ink: Ink is a global travel media and content company, working with many of the world's leading airlines, travel brands and destinations to create compelling creative and commercial solutions across print, digital, video and television. We create content and sell advertising across all stages of the traveller journey, helping our partners drive more revenue and engage with their audiences better than ever.
The Role: To support the finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining accounting records and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and accounting standards. The candidate will also provide support to the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) shared service teams (SSC) in assisting the process and answering stakeholder queries. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to gain exposure across financial accounting, reporting and operational finance processes.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Accounting: Assisting with the liaison with SSC accounting team on all reporting activities, ensuring compliance and adherence to reporting timetable;
- Support the preparation of audit schedules and statutory reporting requirements;
- Support month end close procedures;
- Analyse financial data and investigate variances;
- Contribute to change management processes identified within the Finance function;
- Involvement in tax reporting processes including VAT reporting and compliance obligations;
- Ad Hoc Analysis and project support as required.
Treasury Support:
- Support the treasury function including cash flow forecasting and reporting;
- Currency management.
Accounts Payable Support:
- Being the brand lead on the AP and procurement process;
- Assist with the review of weekly and monthly payment runs;
- Provide support for any related issues identified.
Account Receivable Support:
- Assisting with commissions admin and month end reporting;
- Assisting AR lead with ad hoc tasks.
Essential requirements:
- Advanced education within the finance field e.g. finance degree or studying towards an accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent);
- Understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Balanced in Accuracy v Detail;
- Proactive, dynamic and enthusiastic;
- Team Player;
- Intermediate MS Excel skills;
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
- Experience/interest in TV / Media industry;
- Experience of using Maconomy, OneStream or Salesforce would be an advantage;
- Experience of working/being in a fast-paced environment.
Junior Financial Accountant in City of London employer: Ink - we are travel media
At Business Traveller, we pride ourselves on being a leading voice in the travel industry, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Our team enjoys a wealth of opportunities for professional growth, supported by a culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages employees to explore new ideas across various media platforms. Located in a vibrant city, we provide our staff with unique advantages, including access to industry events and a network of influential contacts, making it an exciting place to advance your career in journalism.
