Job Description

• Review and preparation of the monthly group consolidated Balance Sheet and Cashflow for Board reporting;
• Preparation of year-end group consolidated Financial Statements;
• Acting as main point of contact for auditors and collating audit deliverables;
• Coordinating delivery of group and local financial statements;
• Monthly reconciliation of intercompany P&L and Balance Sheet positions;
• Supporting senior management with ad-hoc queries as they arise and one-off projects;
• Handling any technical accounting matters as well as providing effective technical accounting guidance and support to wider finance teams;
• Monitor group cash balances and funding requirements to ensure liquidity across the Group;
• Acting as controller and project manager for the group’s future transition to IFRS.

Global Accounting Network are working exclusively with a global media business who are a prominent leader in their field and generate revenues of over £180m. A truly international organisation, our client operates in over 30 countries and has achieved substantial growth over the past 18 months, fuelled by M&A activity.

This is a newly created position for the London finance team and offers the successful candidate a genuine career opportunity where they can develop and progress. This is a highly visible role that requires gravitas, a can-do attitude and a flexible approach.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with post qualified experience in industry or in a large practice; Strong technical knowledge in UK GAAP & IFRS; Advanced Excel skills; Good interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels of seniority; Ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks efficiently, ensuring all deadlines are met; Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing; Proactive in identifying ways to improve reporting and driving change; Deadline driven with excellent attention to detail; Previous exposure to working in a global finance function highly desirable.