Senior Accountant

United Talent Agency, LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Well-being programs

Room to grow

Job summary

United Talent Agency, LLC (UTA) seeks a Senior Accountant to join our International Accounting team in London. You will prepare and review financial information, coordinate audits, and contribute to month-end close and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate has ACA/ACCA and at least three years in audit, with strong UK GAAP knowledge and intercompany experience. Collaboration with external advisers and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in audit.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Proficient with Excel including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Ability to use AI tools to improve efficiency in financial analysis and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of annual financial statements and footnote disclosures for designated entities and UK consolidated statements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations for complex transactions.
• Manage intercompany accounting across domestic and international entities.
• Handle multi-currency transactions, revaluation and translation.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis explanations.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, US GAAP and internal controls.
• Support external audits and tax provisions with schedules and requests.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities in the close.

Skills

Excel

AI tools

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication

Self-starter

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

UTA seeks a Senior Accountant to join our International Accounting team in our London office. Working closely with external accounting advisers, auditors and internal teams, the Senior Accountant will prepare and review financial information, coordinate audit deliverables and contribute to month-end accounting and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be a motivated accountant with strong attention to detail.

What Will You Do:

• Assist in the preparation and review of annual financial statements and footnote disclosures of all designated entities as well as the UK consolidated financial statements
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing monthly journal entries and reconciliations for complex transactions
• Manage intercompany accounting, including recurring charges, loans, eliminations, and settlement across domestic and international entities
• Handle multi-currency transactions, revaluation, and translation
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and promptly resolve issues
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis explanations
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, and internal controls
• Research and review technical accounting questions and impact to the Company
• Support external audits and tax provisions by preparing schedules and responding to requests
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities in the close
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis
• Assist with special projects as needed

What Will You Need:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• A minimum of three years’ experience in audit
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, financial reporting and regulatory requirements
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• Ability to use AI tools to improve efficiency in financial analysis, reporting and accounting processes, while applying professional judgement, validating outputs and maintaining data confidentiality
• Strong time-management skills, with experience prioritising competing demands and working with tight deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and close attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external advisers
• High-energy level and a strong pro-active work ethic; self-starter with the ability to work independently

Desirable experience

• Experience in the entertainment or media industry
• Experience with US GAAP
• NetSuite experience a plus

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
• Competitive programs to support your well-being
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.

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