RTR Accountant - Reconciliations

ITV Consumer Limited 2024; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Manchester is seeking an RTR Accountant – Reconciliations for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves performing reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial statements, and supporting audit activities. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting systems like Oracle Fusion ERP. This position offers flexible working options, a generous holiday allowance, 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.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in performing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and year-end accounting activities accurately.
• Prepare reconciliations for revenue and cost of sales.
• Collaborate to resolve discrepancies across teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Proficient in Excel

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Qualified or Part-Qualified accountant

Experience in Record to Report

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

GSuite

Job description

We're looking for an RTR Accountant – Reconciliations to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term 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).

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

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.

• 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