Interim Financial Accountant

Handle Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant for a blue-chip media business in London. This role involves managing statutory reporting, coordinating audits, and providing guidance on complex accounting matters. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified, has strong knowledge of SAP, and is proficient in Excel. Opportunities to work in a diverse environment are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with Big 4 training preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS, FRS 101, and tax reporting.
• Experience in media and entertainment sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standalone financial statements and notes.
• Coordinate with external auditors for a smooth audit process.
• Deliver financial data to the tax team for reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of SAP

Proficient in Excel

Experience with data visualisation tools

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Interim Financial Accountant needed for a market-leading, blue-chip media business. This is a fantastic opportunity where the Financial Accountant manages statutory and external reporting, supports tax reporting, resolves accounting queries, reviews the balance sheet and lots more!

My client is looking for a qualified Accountant who has good knowledge of SAP and has worked at another large global multi-complex business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standalone financial statements and notes for select UK entities and support the preparation of consolidated accounts and ensure timely, accurate year-end submissions


• Coordinate with external auditors to address queries and ensure a smooth audit process. Stay current with evolving accounting standards and assist in maintaining accounting policies


• Deliver accurate financial data to the tax team for internal and external reporting. Estimate FX exposures, review hedge effectiveness, and support FX trade requests


• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, investments, impairments, leases, tax, foreign exchange, and consolidation


• Collaborate with finance teams across the business to support financial accuracy and compliance


• Contribute to various tasks and ad-hoc projects as required

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with Big 4 training and a strong foundation in auditing and financial accounting


• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, FRS 101, consolidation, and financial reporting. Solid understanding of tax reporting and compliance within a financial accounting context


• Exposure to media and entertainment sectors preferred, or a strong enthusiasm for the industry. Experience working in matrix organisations is advantageous


• Proficient in Excel and SAP for financial analysis and reporting. Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau

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.