Junior Sales and Marketing Accountant

News Corporation; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Junior Sales and Marketing Accountant to support financial processes and reporting in Peterborough. This role involves managing marketing costs, revenue streams, and brand extensions, ideal for someone studying for ACCA or CIMA. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic media environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Training programs

Private medical insurance

Discounts and wellbeing programs

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Ideally studying for a professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA) with relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, TM1, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly submissions, reporting, and analysis of marketing costs.
• Complete monthly reporting, reconciling actual spend and revenues.
• Manage GRNI balance sheet accounts and perform balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Studying for ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Excel

TM1

SAP

Job description

Junior Sales and Marketing Accountant - News Corp

Role: Junior Sales and Marketing Accountant

Location: Peterborough (with regular travel to London)

Contract: 14 Month – FTC

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland, reaching almost 40 million people each month across print, digital, audio, and video formats. Our iconic news brands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday, and The TLS. We also boast national broadcast brands such as talkSPORT, Times Radio, and Virgin Radio UK, alongside market-leading local stations across Ireland.

Our brands provide news, analysis, opinion, and entertainment to diverse audiences, representing the communities we serve. Guided by principles, driven by passion, and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech, and a little bit of fun.

Team: The Finance team plays a critical role in the success of News UK, operating as one cohesive unit across multiple locations to deliver a positive, productive, and highly efficient department. This role is based in Peterborough, with regular travel to our Head Office in London.

Role: As a Junior Sales and Marketing Accountant, you will work within the News UK Finance team, supporting key financial processes, reporting, and analysis. You will help ensure the smooth operation of our marketing costs, revenue streams, and brand extensions, while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration with stakeholders across the business.

You will also play a key role in reconciling accounts, managing subscription billing exceptions, and proactively identifying risks and opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone actively studying for a professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA) who is eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic media environment.

Day to Day You Will:

1. Prepare weekly submissions, reporting, and analysis of marketing costs, revenue, and brand extensions.
2. Complete monthly reporting, reconciling actual spend and revenues while identifying and communicating variances.
3. Manage GRNI balance sheet accounts, investigating balances and resolving blocked/parked items.
4. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and provide monthly commentary.
5. Monitor subscription billing exception reports and fraud reporting, flagging issues immediately.
6. Ensure marketing trackers align with SAP through weekly checks and address discrepancies.
7. Collaborate with the Sales & Marketing team in London to ensure timely and accurate processing of POs and invoices.
8. Liaise with the Accounts Payable department to resolve payment and invoice queries.
9. Approve daily payment runs and produce sundry sales invoices for brand extensions.
10. Support the wider team (Sales & Marketing and Editorial), providing cover for team members as needed.

What We Are Looking for in You:

1. Ideally studying for a professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA) with relevant experience.
2. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in systems such as Excel, TM1, and SAP.
3. Ability to manage complex reporting processes and analyse large, incomplete datasets, presenting trends and conclusions to non-finance stakeholders.
4. Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement, simplification, and efficiency.
5. Understanding of The Times Media titles and their key drivers.
6. Enthusiasm and curiosity to understand marketing costs, identify risks, and improve processes through questioning and collaboration.
7. Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage across a wide range of stakeholders, including Finance Directors.
8. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and focus on key areas.
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

If you believe you have the skills and passion to succeed, even if you don’t meet every requirement on the list, we encourage you to apply. We value potential just as much as experience and are eager to hear from individuals who are enthusiastic about learning and growing with us.

Additional Information: At News UK, we operate a hybrid working policy with a minimum of three days a week in the office. Some roles may require more office-based days depending on the position. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about specific requirements for your role.

About News UK: We are a leading media business in the UK and Ireland, with brands including The Times, The Sun, The TLS, talkSPORT, Times Radio, Virgin Radio UK, and local radio stations across Ireland. Our brands reach nearly 40 million people monthly through various platforms, providing diverse content and opinions.

Life at News: Driven by passion, guided by principles, and acting with purpose. We strive to reflect and serve our diverse communities, promoting inclusivity through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy. We support our employees with various benefits, including generous leave, training, private medical insurance, discounts, wellbeing programs, pension schemes, and more. For accessibility support, please contact us at [email protected].