Financial Accountant - Temp

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established media group is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to enhance their finance team. This role focuses on statutory reporting, audits, and compliance across UK and Group entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting and a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards. You'll be responsible for preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and collaborating with various teams to improve financial processes. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued and contribute to the success of exciting projects in the media industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of UK statutory and Group consolidated financial statements.
• Support the annual external audit process and prepare tax computations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Statutory Reporting

Audit Support

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

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Base pay range

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Consultant @ Handle | Temp Finance in Music, Media & Entertainment

We're looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join an established media group, with a focus on statutory reporting, audits, and compliance across UK and Group entities.

We're looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join an established media group, with a focus on statutory reporting, audits, and compliance across UK and Group entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of UK statutory and Group consolidated financial statements in line with accounting standards and company policies

• Support the annual external audit process, providing documentation and addressing queries

• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, investigating variances for the Corporate Finance Team

• Support month-end close, balance sheet reviews, cash flow analysis, and bank reconciliations

• Prepare tax computations and liaise with tax advisors

• Act as a liaison between the Controlling team and wider business functions

• Ensure compliance with internal finance policies and controls

• Respond to ad hoc financial queries and support system/process improvements
  
  

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with 3+ years' post-qualification experience

• Preferably Big 4 trained, with extensive experience in financial statement preparation or audit

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn

• Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills

• Immediately Available
  

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Media Production

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