Interim Senior Studio Accountant

Handle Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Studio Financial Accountant for a global media brand in London. The role involves quarterly reporting, preparing financial results, and collaborating with stakeholders. Applicants should be qualified accountants with strong financial reporting experience and knowledge of SAP and US GAAP. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a prestigious brand.

Qualifications

• Strong financial reporting experience from a large multi-site, multi-currency business.
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment with constantly changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Deliver key financial reports to internal stakeholders and the U.S. parent company.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

SAP

Understanding of US GAAP

Variance analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job description

Overview

Interim Studio Financial Accountant needed for a hugely popular global media brand! In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for quarterly reporting of the merchandise P&L, AR, and financial schedules. You will also partner with various UK and international stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and US GAAP-compliant reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to get their foot in the door with such a prestigious brand!

Responsibilities

• Collaborated with the Studio Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant to prepare accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports, including schedules, reconciliations, and reporting packages
• Prepared and presented financial results at quarterly country close meetings for designated territories
• Delivered key financial reports (e.g. merchandise income statement, deferred income, AR aging) to internal stakeholders and the U.S. parent company
• Completed balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis with timely, accurate commentary
• Supported statutory audits (PwC) and ensured compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency while maintaining high service standards

Candidate requirements

• Qualified Accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ACA with strong relevant working experience
• Strong financial reporting experience from a large multi-site, multi-currency business
• Excellent knowledge of SAP
• Understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment where priorities must be continually re-evaluated and adapted as possible

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.