At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial statements, manage accounts, and support technical accounting queries.
- Company: Join a leading Entertainment & Media group known for its innovative content.
- Benefits: Earn up to £60,000 plus bonuses, with hybrid working options.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team in a fast-growing industry you love.
- Qualifications: Newly qualified ACA with strong technical skills and a passion for entertainment.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
External reporting & management accounting focus. Perfect for an ACA Newly/recently Qualified. To £60,000 + generous bonus & benefits + hybrid working (3 days in the office).
This multiple-award winning Entertainment & Media group is a household name and leader in its field. Their content is enjoyed across the globe as they continue to grow and evolve their various businesses.
Due to this growth, they have created a new role for a Group Reporting Accountant to join their central finance team. Your focus will include the delivery of their external reporting, supporting the business with technical accounting queries as well as providing management accounting support for one of their key businesses.
Main Accountabilities:- Prepare consolidated financial statements reporting packs (including quarterly/half-year and year-end financial statements and statutory accounts) for various entities with commentary.
- Undertake balance sheet reconciliations and perform quarterly reviews related analysis.
- Monitor and improve key controls such as manual journal review, variance analysis and reconciliation frameworks.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts pack for one of their key entities.
- Responsible for quarterly forecasting cycles, annual budget preparation and related financial analysis.
- Support the business with technical accounting queries, helping apply and interpret IFRS under guidance.
- Identify and implement improvements to simplify, automate or streamline reporting processes.
- Promote best practice across Finance, contributing to efficiency and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintenance of financial systems and management of changes to systems where there is an accounting impact.
- Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.
- Newly/Recently Qualified ACA (Big 4 or 2nd tier).
- Technically strong with an audit background and a working knowledge of IFRS.
- Advanced Excel and comfortable working with large data sets.
- Keen interest and passion for the Entertainment industry.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
- Great attention to detail with a natural curiosity.
- Pro-active, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Possesses a can-do attitude and good sense of humour.
Group Financial Accountant employer: Talentedge
Join a dynamic and award-winning Entertainment & Media group that not only values your expertise as a Group Financial Accountant but also fosters a vibrant work culture where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a competitive salary of up to £60,000, generous bonuses, and the flexibility of hybrid working, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a globally recognised brand. This role offers a unique chance to engage with technical accounting in an exciting industry, ensuring your career is both meaningful and rewarding.
