Senior/Assistant Finance Analyst (12 Month FTC)

Sky UK; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Pension with up to 9% employer"{'

Private healthcare with mental health

Zusammenfassung

Sky is seeking an accounting professional to lead month-end close for assigned entities, ensuring accurate ledgers and robust controls. You will coordinate with the offshore RTR team and UK finance stakeholders to keep the close on schedule.

You’ll own balance sheet reconciliations, prepare journals and variance analysis, and support audits and system upgrades. This hybrid role is based in Livingston with SAP-based process improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Part-qualified accountant or by experience with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Experience in large or complex organisations and strong controls.
• Proficient Excel and ERP system experience (SAP preferred).
• Clear communicator with stakeholders in finance and non-finance.

Aufgaben

• Manage month-end close and journal preparation, including accruals and reclassifications.
• Ensure ledger accuracy, complete reconciliations, and explain material movements.
• Prepare balance sheet and P&L analysis with variance commentary.
• Own or review balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany settlements.
• Support internal and external audits, statutory accounts, and tax queries.
• Maintain desktop procedures and process documentation.
• Escalate and mentor offshore RTR teammates; drive process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Excel skills

ERP experience (SAP preferred)

Double-entry accounting understanding

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

You'll deliver accurate, timely and controlled accounting across the month-end close for your assigned entities and balance sheet areas. You'll be the main contact for your process area, linking the offshore RTR delivery team with UK finance stakeholders. You'll make sure the general ledger is complete and accurate, that it's reconciled, and that it's supported by strong controls.

What you’ll do:

Month-end close and reporting

Prepare and review month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, recharges and reclassifications, in line with the close timetable.

Make sure ledger results for your assigned entities are complete, accurate and on time, and explain material movements to stakeholders.

Prepare balance sheet and P&L analysis, with commentary on key variances.

Balance sheet integrity

Own or review balance sheet reconciliations for your areas, such as cash, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals and suspense accounts. Make sure reconciling items are investigated and cleared promptly.

Manage intercompany balances and settlement, and resolve mismatches with counterparties.

Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation and disposals.

Controls and compliance

Run key financial controls in your process area, keep evidence audit-ready, and flag any control weaknesses.

Support external and internal audit requests, statutory accounts preparation and tax queries for your entities.

Keep desktop procedures and process documentation up to date.

Stakeholder and team support

Act as the first escalation point for the offshore RTR team. Review their output, answer their queries and help them build capability.

Work with FP&A, business partners, Treasury, Tax, Payments and other GAO towers to resolve issues.

Coach and support junior colleagues and new starters.

Find and deliver improvements to the close, such as standardising journals, automation, and greater use of BlackLine and SAP functionality.

Support system upgrades, testing and finance transformation projects when needed.

What you’ll bring:

Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or qualified by experience

Experience in month-end close, journals and balance sheet reconciliations in a large or complex organisation

Good understanding of double-entry accounting and financial controls

Strong Excel skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP preferred)

Attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality

Clear communication with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Benefits and perks:

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster:

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcare with mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work:

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.

Your office base:

Livingston

Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it’s a great place to work and connect.

The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttlebus runsbetween the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day.Plus, there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates.We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.

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