Accounting Manager – Financial Reporting (1-year contract)

Jellyfish; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital marketing agency in Greater London is seeking a qualified finance professional to join their accounting team. This role involves financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and VAT submissions. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in a financial role and be ACA or ACCA qualified. The agency offers a flexible working environment and various employee benefits, including a discretionary bonus scheme and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Paid leave for primary and secondary caregivers

Funding for returning primary caregivers' courses

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a financial role.
• Experience working with the general ledger and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to financial reporting execution.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Complete month-end journals.
• Prepare and submit UK Group VAT Returns.
• Provide analytics for P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Maintain control of fixed assets and monthly depreciation.

Skills

General ledger expertise

Balance sheet reconciliations

P&L reviews

Proficient in Google Sheets

Proficient in Excel

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified)

Job description

Overview

At Jellyfish we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Finance Director you will create impact within our accounting team.

Your primary responsibilities

• Contribute to the accurate execution, preparation and submission of all month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of reporting including supporting documentation and resolving any reconciliation issues.
• Inter-company entries preparation and reconciliation.
• Complete month-end journals including accruals and prepayments.
• UK Group VAT Return preparation and submission.
• Provide analytics for the P&L and Balance Sheet explaining the variations and transactions.
• Maintain control of the fixed assets with supporting documentation and register monthly depreciation.
• Foreign Exchange analysis entries and reconciliations.
• Loan financing entries and reconciliations.
• Contribute to the preparation of budgets.
• Support audit queries, payroll journals and payment of liabilities.
• Support the transfer pricing and cost allocation model process for the Group.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a financial role with experience working with the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reviews.
• Proficient in formulas in Google Sheets and Excel.
• ACA or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified at the final stage of exams).
• Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

• Reward: You’ll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.
• Growth Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.
• Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide 1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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Employment Details

• Employment Type : Full-Time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1