Financial Accountant

Posted 19 March 2019
Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum + Benefits
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceATB_FA002_1553006888
Contact NameAshleigh Bowman

Job description

I am working with a leading Publishing Company based in the City who are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic finance team, covering a range of accounting functions and for someone who is looking to get out of practice and into industry.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Provide timely and accurate management support and analysis, identifying key issues including deviations from annual and quarterly plan and recommending remedial action where necessary
  • Prepare accurate accounts for three of the company's head office functions, providing financial support to department management.
  • Responsible for managing various intercompany accounts, transactions and reporting.
  • Assist in the forecasting (3 forecasts a year) of central departments, circulation, production costs and promotion costs.
  • Responsibility for various central charges such as salaries, car leases, promotion costs, property costs, legal fees
  • Provide financial and business expertise to other ad-hoc projects
  • Provide assistance with month end balance sheet work.
  • Prepare quarterly VAT returns
  • Assist with audit work

Essential Requirements

  • Degree Educated (2:1 or above)
  • Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA
  • A background in practice is preferred
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • 2 years relevant accounting experience
  • Excel Savvy
  • Strong communication/interpersonal skills who has a proactive approach to challenges