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Job Description
Group Financial Accountant - TV
Globally recognized TV business are looking for an ACA qualified Group Financial Accountant with a desire to develop themselves within a Group Finance function. The candidate will work closely with the Head of Financial Reporting and Operations.
Responsibilities:
Statutory Reporting, Analysis & Audit
- Preparation of the annual statutory accounts under FRS102 and lead contact throughout the annual and interim audit processes
- Preparation of all disclosure schedules (incl tax and pension liability)
- Preparation of schedules and supporting memos for audit analysis
- Subsidiary accounts preparation and filing
- Responsible for preparation of annual returns and other statutory requirements for all companies including dormant and joint ventures
Month end group reporting and forecasting
- Preparation of monthly management pack, Group quarterly forecasts and annual budget / 3 year plan for presentation to the ITN Board
- Working with business and finance colleagues on understanding business trends and providing insights and guidance accordingly
- Monthly reporting to shareholders
Taxation
- Responsible for annual corporation tax
- Tax analysis and categorisation of expenditure across the business
- Compilation of tax computation working papers
- Liaising with external advisors as appropriate
- Review and submission of Corporation tax returns
- Assistance with ad hoc tax advice - corporate, income and other
Controls, Policies, Projects and adhoc
- Analyse and progress opportunities for efficiency and process improvements within Group Finance.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external controls and regulations
- Key role in ensuring effective implementation of new ERP system
- Adhoc group finance and business projects as they arise
- Close working relationship providing adhoc reporting and support to the Head of Financial Reporting and Operations, and the CFOO as required
Line Management
- Currently responsible for line management of 1 Assistant Financial Accountant (may vary)
- Develop and coach any direct reports as appropriate
Skills & Attributes:
- Qualified accountant (e.g.ACA etc) with PQE
- Strong technical knowledge with previous statutory reporting and tax experience essential
- Clear understanding of financial controls and importance of data integrity
- Ability to work self-sufficiently and take responsibility for reporting areas
- Approachable, with strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong Excel and data manipulation skills
- Ability to review and analyse data, identifying matters for further investigation
- Deal effectively with both financial and operational management and staff at various levels.
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.