Senior Financial Accountant

A leading Global Media business is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. Looking for someone to start early or Mid September.

The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the team in London. This role will play a key part in delivering statutory reporting and audit compliance across 45+ entities within the UK. You will work closely with the Head of Reporting and Network Financial Controllers to ensure timely delivery of statutory accounts while driving process improvements and providing technical accounting expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, review, and deliver statutory reporting for UK entities, including reconciliations between US GAAP and UK GAAP.
• Lead complex areas of statutory accounts such as consolidations, impairment reviews, going concern assessments, and cashflow forecasts.
• Liaise with external auditors to drive annual audits (Group and Statutory).
• Support preparation of consolidated cashflow statements.
• Collaborate with SSC teams on statutory tax reporting matters (VAT submissions, PSA submissions).
• Prepare annual International Tax Data Collection (ITDC) reports.
• Work closely with agency financial management on narrative elements of financial statements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.

Other Duties:

• Approve payments on behalf of the shared service team.
• Provide coaching, training, and development for team members.
• Ensure compliance with S-Box requirements.
• Participate in projects impacting financial reporting and controls, including automation initiatives.

Person Specification:
We’re looking for someone who:

• Is fully qualified (ACA/ACCA or equivalent with proven experience in statutory accounts and external audit.
• Has strong practical knowledge of UK GAAP/FRS102, consolidations, and analytical skills.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Is highly organised with attention to detail and takes pride in delivering great work on time.
• Demonstrates adaptability to changing work environments and allocations.
• Has a proactive attitude with a passion for identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Hyperion or Microsoft D365 is beneficial but not essential.

For more information on the position please get in touch with Katie.slingo@robertwalters.com

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