Job Description

You will be primarily responsible for managing the financial reporting of the wider Group, entailing US and APAC payroll, company operations and month end, governmental statistics requirements and ad hoc shareholder reporting.

You will also be responsible for monthly and bi-monthly deadlines and ad hoc project work in addition to wider operational projects. This role reports to Head of Finance, with dotted line to Financial Controller and will work closely with Financial Operations Team, FP&A team and wider Controlling team.

• Preparation of monthly group management accounts for internal management use and submission to media group
• Preparation of Statutory Financial Statements under FRS 101 and Liaising with Auditors and managing the annual audit process
• Continual adaptation and improvements of Month End Procedures
• ONS survey preparation and submission
• Oversight and review of day to day accounting procedures, control environment and cash cycles
• Reviewing and re-engineering of internal controls procedures to meet future Group requirements
• Liaising with People team re: monthly payroll. Reviewing and approving monthly payrolls to APAC payroll bureau
• Liaising with our Media Group Finance and FP&A Manager on monthly reporting process and other shareholder requirements
• Liaising with FP&A team on information provision and projects as required
• Monitoring and review of US group including liaising with production accountant, owning and reviewing month end procedures and reviewing, improving and implementing enhanced financial procedures and policies
• Review and management of the bi-monthly payroll
• Working with All3 Tax to ensure taxation is compliant with local regulations and relevant information is submitted on a timely basis
• Quarterly VAT return review and preparation
• Reviewing and oversight of the subsidiary entities and operations and ensuring compliance with our Finance procedures
• Review of inter-company transactions, balances and reconciliations and monitoring of inter-company cash flow and movements

We offer flexible and hybrid working patterns, plus a range of benefits such as access to Perkbox Medical; a Cycle to Work scheme; employee assistance and wellbeing programmes; pension contributions; generous annual leave and hundreds of social perks and freebies!

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ACA /ACCA/CIMA qualified with demonstrable experience + PQE
• Solid finance background
• Systems experience essential with Excel knowledge to advanced level. Knowledge of PMI accounting systems desirable but not essential
• Excellent planning and organizing skills to meet deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability to change and planning for future needs
• Strong communication skills to varying stakeholders
• Good team player demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels within the Group
• Sets a good example for the wider team to learn and develop from
• Hands on, proactive, self-starter who is able to work to, and meet, tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, speed and accuracy is essential
• Experience gained within a media, ideally TV/digital production business preferable but not essential