Junior Sales and Marketing Accountant

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sales and Marketing Accountant to join its dynamic Finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone actively studying for an accounting qualification to contribute to key financial processes, reporting, and analysis in a vibrant media environment. You will engage with various stakeholders, manage complex reporting, and support marketing initiatives while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. With a hybrid working policy, you will collaborate with a talented team, making a meaningful impact in a company that values potential and encourages growth. If you are passionate about finance and eager to learn, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Actively studying for ACCA or CIMA with relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly submissions and reports on marketing costs and revenues.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Interpretation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Proactive Problem Solving

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Excel

TM1

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Role: Junior Sales and Marketing Accountant
Location: Peterborough (with regular travel to London)
Contract: 14 Month - FTC

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland, reaching almost 40 million people each month across print, digital, audio, and video formats. Our iconic news brands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday, and The TLS. We also boast national broadcast brands such as talkSPORT, Times Radio, and Virgin Radio UK, alongside market-leading local stations across Ireland.

Our brands provide news, analysis, opinion, and entertainment to diverse audiences, representing the communities we serve. Guided by principles, driven by passion, and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech, and a little bit of fun.

Team: The Finance team plays a critical role in the success of News UK, operating as one cohesive unit across multiple locations to deliver a positive, productive, and highly efficient department. This role is based in Peterborough, with regular travel to our Head Office in London.

Role: As a Junior Sales and Marketing Accountant, you will work within the News UK Finance team, supporting key financial processes, reporting, and analysis. You will help ensure the smooth operation of our marketing costs, revenue streams, and brand extensions, while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration with stakeholders across the business.

You will also play a key role in reconciling accounts, managing subscription billing exceptions, and proactively identifying risks and opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone actively studying for a professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA) who is eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic media environment.

Day to Day You Will:

• Prepare weekly submissions, reporting, and analysis of marketing costs, revenue, and brand extensions.
• Complete monthly reporting, reconciling actual spend and revenues while identifying and communicating variances.
• Manage GRNI balance sheet accounts, investigating balances and resolving blocked/parked items.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and provide monthly commentary.
• Monitor subscription billing exception reports and fraud reporting, flagging issues immediately.
• Ensure marketing trackers align with SAP through weekly checks and address discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the Sales & Marketing team in London to ensure timely and accurate processing of POs and invoices.
• Liaise with the Accounts Payable department to resolve payment and invoice queries.
• Approve daily payment runs and produce sundry sales invoices for brand extensions.
• Support the wider team (Sales & Marketing and Editorial), providing cover for team members as needed.

What We Are Looking for in You:

• Actively studying for a professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA) with relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in systems such as Excel, TM1, and SAP.
• Ability to manage complex reporting processes and analyse large, incomplete datasets, presenting trends and conclusions to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement, simplification, and efficiency.
• Understanding of The Times Media titles and their key drivers.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to understand marketing costs, identify risks, and improve processes through questioning and collaboration.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage across a wide range of stakeholders, including Finance Directors.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and focus on key areas.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

If you believe you have the skills and passion to succeed, even if you don’t meet every requirement on the list, we encourage you to apply. We value potential just as much as experience and are eager to hear from individuals who are enthusiastic about learning and growing with us.

At News UK, we know the value of working together, which is why we operate a hybrid working policy with a minimum of three days a week in the office. Being in the office allows us to collaborate, innovate, and thrive as a team in our vibrant and dynamic workspace. Some roles may require more office-based days depending on the nature of the position, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about what’s required for your role.