Project Accountant - media

Handle Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a hands-on Project Accountant for a 6-month contract to support a fast-growing media group through a critical post-merger integration phase. Responsibilities include preparation of accounts, creating digital processes, and supporting software implementations. Ideal for candidates from both practice and industry backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts to year end and audit preparation.
• Create new processes for digital receivables, matching projects with collections.
• Support implementation of project accounting software & procurement processes.
• Review revenue recognition material and process.
• Ensuring completeness of legacy budgets / cost managers to new format.
• Organisation of multiple ad hoc processes such as reporting, reconciliations, planning tools and finance infrastructure.

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a hands-on Project Accountant to support a fast-growing media group through a critical post-merger integration phase. This 6-month contract role is ideal for someone from either a practice or industry background.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts to year end and audit preparation

• Create new processes for digital receivables, matching projects with collections

• Support implementation of project accounting software & procurement processes

• Review revenue recognition material and process

• Ensuring completeness of legacy budgets / cost managers to new format

• Organisation of multiple ad hoc processes such as reporting, reconciliations, planning tools and finance infrastructure

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.