RTR Accountant - Reconciliations

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

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking an RTR Accountant - Reconciliations to ensure balance sheet accuracy and deliver reconciliations according to best practices. The role entails using ITV's reconciliation tool, investigating discrepancies, and supporting audit activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting systems and demonstrated proficiency within a Record to Report function. This position offers a permanent contract, fostering opportunities for continuous improvement in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within a Record to Report (RTR) function.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience working within a shared service or global finance environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and year-end accounting activities.
• Prepare reconciliations for revenue and balance sheet accounts.
• Support audit activities and maintain a robust control environment.

Skills

Qualified, Part-Qualified, or QBE accountant

Proficiency in accounting systems (Oracle Fusion ERP)

Solid understanding of general ledger and month-end preparation

Experience in performing reconciliations

Advanced IT skills and proficiency in Excel

Strong analytical mindset

Effective communicator

Job description

The Role

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.

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:

• 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

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• 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 things we’re looking for (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).

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.