Financial Accountant

Career Moves; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This temporary opportunity requires immediate availability and involves preparing Group consolidated and UK financial statements, liaising with auditors, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in accounting software. This role offers a chance to work with a prestigious media brand and contribute to important financial processes while enjoying a collaborative environment in the heart of London.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in financial accounting.
• Experience in preparing or auditing financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead completion of Group consolidated and UK statutory financial statements.
• Support month-end close and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit process.

Skills

Financial Statement Preparation

External Audits

Accounting Principles

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent)

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

CMG are excited to be working with one of the most prestigious and recognised media brands in the world who are currently looking to onboard a Financial Accountant into their finance team.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY OPPORTUNITY SO CANDIDATES MUST BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE OR ON SHORT NOTICE AND HAPPY TO COMMUTE INTO CENTRAL LONDON 4 DAYS A WEEK.

As part of the UK Financial Controlling Team, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in external audits and statutory financial statement preparation. This role involves overseeing the preparation of Group consolidated and UK financial statements, liaising with auditors, ensuring compliance with local accounting standards, and ensuring timely filing of statutory reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Key support with the annual audit process; collaborating with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and explanation
• Lead the completion of Group consolidated and UK statutory financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and company policies
• Preparation and review of monthly reports, including the investigation of variances and reporting of these to the Corporate Finance Team
• Act as a key link between the Controlling team (on and off shore) and other stakeholders (business, FP&A, etc.)
• Support month end close and reporting activities
• Reviewing monthly balance sheets, cashflows and bank reconciliations
• Preparation of tax computations and liaising with tax advisors
• Responding to ad hoc queries, and performing analysis as required, prioritising work effectively to ensure that these queries are responded to on a timely basis.
• Ensuring compliance with Finance Policies, including the operation of internal controls over financial reporting
• Ad hoc duties and project work, including system implementation and ongoing improvements

Skills and Experience

• Qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) - at least 3 years PQE
• Big 4 trained preferred
• Extensive experience of preparing or auditing financial statements
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations
• A curious and inquisitive nature, keen to learn. Excellent analytical skills. Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and respect deadlines

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates.

If you have not heard from us within 7 days of sending your CV, unfortunately you have not been selected for the position