Job Description

The role will initially be working from home but in the future the role will be office based in the city centre (no parking)
The main duties of the role will be as follows:
• Ensuring all financial records are accurately maintained and up-to-date
• Bank reconciliation's
• Reconciling other balance sheet accounts
• Posting journals
• Assist with month end reporting
• Assist with the preparation of annual audit information
• Assist in the preparation of annual and half year royalty run
• Key contact for internal and external finance related queries
• Liaise with external auditors and other advisers for compliance and reporting requirements
• Improving internal processes and controls
• Other ad hoc tasks and assisting the wider finance team
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary negotiable
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 days after 3 years' service (exc. Bank holidays)
• Contributory pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle scheme
• Flexible working

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-motivated and highly organised • Ambitious, driven and eager to learn • Positive with an innovative approach to problem-solving • Qualified or part qualified accountant studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification • A minimum of 2 years' practical experience working in a finance related role • Understanding of fundamental accounting principles including bookkeeping, bank reconciliation's, accruals, and prepayments • High attention to detail • Excellent communication skills • Proficiency in Dimensions systems (or other accountancy packages) and Excel • Relevant experience in publishing is a bonus but not essential