Financial Accountant Job in London

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Financial Accountant Job in London

Job Description
Role: Financial Accountant – Global Media/Publishing Business

Location: Central London

The Role: This position is working for a very exciting and well-established FTSE100 Media business with a brilliant brand in the sector and exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Financial Accountant opportunity reporting directly to the Head of Finance. You will be a core member of the wider finance team and play a key part in supporting and strengthening the accounting function throughout all teams in the department and an exciting opportunity to for a driven individual who is looking to fast track their career.

Role Responsibilities

* Balance sheet management, including reporting and coordinating quarterly balance sheet reviews across the Group

* Business partnering with the key stakeholders to review existing processes, define control requirements and support implementation of processes to ensure that controls can be operated effectively

* Work with stakeholders globally to develop and continuously improve cash flow reporting to provide timely, consistent, and meaningful reporting that aligns with global KPIs, and provides actionable insights

* Prepare and report the global free cash flow to senior management periodically, including end to end co-ordination of the free cash flow budgeting and forecasting process

* Liaising with UK and international head office stakeholders on projects and policies impacting the financial accounts

* Ensuring all accounting processes are followed and where appropriate improved, with required documentation and internal controls being put in place

* Support month end and year end closing

* Assisting with queries from, and delivery of data to, internal and external auditors

Candidate Requirements:

* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or overseas Equivalent) – ideally 1-3 years PQE

* Previous accounting experience including working knowledge of US GAAP and FRS102

* Good knowledge of Financial Control frameworks e.g. (SOX)

* Excellent communication skills and confidence in partnering with stakeholders

* Experience with cashflow direct and indirect

* Confident in identifying, resolving and escalating key points and issues

* Experience across publishing/media is desirable but not essential

Company Information

Wayman Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the Finance field. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable Finance and Accounting agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.

Application

To be considered for this Financial Accountant position please forward a CV as soon as possible

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: London
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: London
County: London
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £60000 – £70000/annum
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