Group Accountant

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the circulation and subscription revenue postings and direct cost allocations at month end, including completion of all associated monthly balance sheet reconciliations for these areas.
• Maintenance and reconciliation of 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, project and other work for the Group Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller as required.
• Have the opportunity to expand responsibilities across Group Finance over time.

Requirements

• ACCA or CIMA part qualified accountant.
• Previous experience gained in a similar role/commercial environment.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting concepts, systems and processes.
• Experience of working to timetables and strict procedures.
• Demonstrable attention to detail and ability to apply a methodology for ensuring 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 is a requirement for the role, as is the ability to respond flexibly to changing operational needs.
• A “finisher” with the 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.
• A good communicator, both oral and written, who is an approachable team player.
• Media industry background would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Experience using Access Dimensions would be beneficial.
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