RTR Accountant - Reconciliations

ITV Consumer Limited 2024; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Manchester is seeking an RTR Accountant - Reconciliations on a permanent contract. This key role involves maintaining the accuracy of financial statements and enhancing internal controls. You'll perform daily reconciliations, use advanced accounting tools, and collaborate with finance teams to solve discrepancies. Applicants should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Oracle Fusion ERP and Excel. This position offers flexible working, generous holiday, and an annual bonus opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Annual bonus opportunity

Competitive pension contribution

Wellbeing and volunteering days

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within a Record to Report (RTR) function.
• Experience investigating discrepancies and performing reconciliations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and year-end accounting activities accurately.
• Prepare reconciliations for revenue, cost of sales, and balance sheet accounts.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounting systems proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified, Part-Qualified, or Qualified by Experience accountant

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

GSuite

Job description

We're looking for an RTR Accountant - Reconciliations to join our team on a permanent contract, reporting to the RTR Reconciliations Manager. This role plays a key part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of ITV's balance sheet and financial statements. You'll deliver reconciliations in line with best practice, strengthen internal controls, and drive automation and efficiency within Finance Operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting. Some of your key day to day responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and year-end accounting activities accurately and on time
• Prepare reconciliations for revenue, cost of sales, and balance sheet accounts
• Use ITV's reconciliation tool (ARCS) for all balance sheet reconciliations and balance sheet tracking
• Investigate and clear aged or unreconciled balances to reduce risk on the balance sheet
• Support audit activities and contribute to maintaining a robust control environment
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for system developments and SaaS releases
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation and ensure SOPs are followed
• Collaborate with colleagues across the RTR and wider Finance Operations teams to resolve discrepancies
• Identify and support continuous improvement and automation opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified, Part‑Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE) accountant with demonstrable experience within a Record to Report (RTR) function.
• Proven proficiency in accounting systems – ideally Oracle Fusion ERP – with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Solid understanding of general ledger, sub‑ledger and month‑end accounts preparation and closing.
• Experienced in performing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Enjoys investigating and problem solving. Loves persevering to find reasons for discrepancies and helping prevent their recurrence.
• Experience working within a shared service or global finance environment (desirable).

Other Key Criteria

• Advanced IT skills, including strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with GSuite.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, able to work independently without close supervision.
• Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working with ambiguity and change.
• Collaborative team player who promotes a positive, solutions‑focused culture.
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Naturally curious and motivated by continuous improvement and performance enhancement.
• Embraces a digital mindset and supports automation and systems‑driven efficiencies.
• Innovative problem‑solver who thinks creatively to overcome challenges.
• Experienced in or open to working in an Agile or transformational environment (desirable).

Benefits

• Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• 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