Junior Management Accountant

Simon & Schuster; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent publishing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Jnr Management Accountant to support the finance team. The role involves processing revenue, preparing month-end reports, and managing access to financial portals. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified in ACA/ACCA with strong Excel skills. A starting salary is offered from £32,000.

Qualifications

• Strong administration and organisational skills with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Client-focused mindset, able to build relationships.
• Proactive problem solver, takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Process revenue from multiple sources and review employee expenses.
• Prepare month-end reports and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage employee access to ERP and assist with Accounts Receivable and Payable.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Advanced Excel knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Part-qualified in ACA/ACCA

Tools

Navision accounting software

Job description

Overview

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world\'s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children\'s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

The Job Profile

Acting as an integral part of the S&S UK Finance team, the Jnr Management Accountant supports the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller with administration and reconciliation of key accounting areas.

Responsibilities

• Process revenue from multiple sources, review employee expenses, and manage monthly stock movements and accrual postings.
• Prepare month-end reports, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and support payment run processing and review.
• Manage employee access to ERP and expense portals, assist with the resolution of historical unreconciled balance sheet items, and provide support to the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams when required.
• Engage in a variety of ad-hoc finance tasks, contributing to a dynamic and rewarding role.

The Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Clear and persuasive communication, adaptable to different audiences; strong administration and organisational skills with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Client-focused mindset, able to build relationships and drive performance through cross-team collaboration.
• Results-driven, proactive problem solver, takes initiative while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Part-qualified in a relevant accounting qualification (e.g., ACA/ACCA); proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Navision accounting software is preferred but not essential.

Apply

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Salary

Starting from £32,000

Equal Opportunity

Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.