Lead Accountant

Itv Plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Accountant to join its dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial operations and drive automation within a fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate with various finance teams and play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting. If you are passionate about problem-solving and thrive in a transformative setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and offers a supportive culture where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Annual bonus opportunity

Share purchase scheme

Wellbeing and volunteering days

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant RTR finance experience.
• Experience in problem solving and working in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits.
• Train and mentor team members.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

RTR finance experience

Problem solving

Agile environment experience

Oracle ERP

Education

Accountancy qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

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Record to Report - Lead Accountant, Global Partnerships

Global Finance Operations

Permanent

ITV Media City, Manchester/Hybrid

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team…

At ITV, our corporate teams work smart and work fast. We’re one of the most talked-about brands. With a variety of roles across HR, Finance and Legal, you’ll find a position that challenges you, enabling you to have a real impact on your career, on our viewers and our strategic ambitions - and still have a life outside work.

The role…

The RTR team is currently undergoing an exciting period of change and growth, and we are seeking a dedicated Lead Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis. As our Lead Accountant Global Partnershps, you will report directly to the Head of RTR and be responsible for ensuring all relevant financial transactions are accurately reported in the Fusion general ledger for the designated reporting period within your division. As a key point of contact, you will collaborate with divisional finance teams, the Centre of Excellence (CoE), group finance, tax, and treasury to ensure smooth operations. You will also support the team in driving automation, efficiency, and accuracy, while maintaining strong internal controls. A key aspect of the role will be championing a culture of digital transformation and continuous improvement, supporting career development opportunities, and providing constructive feedback to help build a high-performing team.

Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Provide strong support for RTR functional pillars, offering a divisional perspective across all activities.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, reviewing GL balances (P&L and Balance Sheet) and ensuring timely delivery of financial statements.
• Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Perform complex reconciliations and GL postings, improving processes for efficiency and standardization.
• Investigate unexplained balances and variances, advising on clearing errors and improving accuracy.
• Act as the dedicated divisional interface between RTR, business finance, CoE, and group finance teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Support divisional FCs with reconciliation requests and explanations.
• Work with business finance/CoE to incorporate new RTR finance activities from business initiatives.
• Train and mentor team members, providing support for change initiatives and UAT testing.
• Contribute to process documentation, ensuring SOPs are understood and followed.
• Deliver performance service levels aligned with KPIs and SLAs, and work closely with RTR managers and CI to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support automation and finance transformation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage priorities, time effectively, and take responsibility for personal development.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required, aligning with ITV behaviours.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)...

• Qualified accountant (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with a large number of years experience, or highly experienced QBE with significant RTR finance experience
• Experience of working through department transformation and times of significant change
• Experience of Oracle ERP is desirable

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)...

• Experienced in problem solving with innovative solutions - thinking outside the box
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and meticulous in all aspects of work.
• Able to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a strong sense of resilience.
• Comfortable navigating uncertainty and adapting to change in a dynamic environment.
• Skilled in influencing at various levels, handling challenges and difficult conversations with confidence.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently without the need for micromanagement.
• Passionate about problem-solving and finding innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Driven by a desire to improve performance, services, and outcomes across the team.
• Proven ability to review processes and implement effective changes that drive efficiency.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to convey changes clearly and effectively.
• Enjoys collaborating with business teams and acting as a divisional management accounting specialist.
• Enthusiastic about transformation and change, particularly in process automation and systems solutions.
• A collaborative team player who fosters a positive, supportive environment and resists blame culture.

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [e-mail].

Find out more about applying with a disability.

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

More about our benefits

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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