Finance Analyst – Close & Controls Expert (Hybrid)

sky; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV/NOW packages

Pension up to 9% employer contribution

Private healthcare with mental health

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products

Job summary

Sky is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to own end-to-end accounting for multiple complex business areas in Livingston. You will ensure the ledger is accurate, well controlled, and well explained from month-end to year-end, supporting statutory reporting and external audits.

You will lead improvements to speed up close cycles, review intercompany activity, and coach the offshore RTR team while partnering with FP&A, group finance, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong record-to-report experience in a large multi-entity organisation.
• Solid IFRS knowledge and financial controls experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP preferred).
• Confident communicator who can explain accounting issues clearly and challenge stakeholders constructively.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for entities or process area and sign off results.
• Review journals, accruals, provisions and complex judgement areas, ensuring SOX/IFRS compliance.

Skills

ERP experience

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Statutory reporting

Leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sky is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to own end-to-end accounting for multiple complex business areas in Livingston. You will ensure the ledger is accurate, well controlled, and well explained from month-end to year-end, supporting statutory reporting and external audits.

You will lead improvements to speed up close cycles, review intercompany activity, and coach the offshore RTR team while partnering with FP&A, group finance, and stakeholders.