Financial Accountant

A new opportunity has become available for a recently qualified Accountant to join a leading publishing firm in the City of London. They offer an exciting position with the opportunity to learn and progress within the company so an ambitious individual is a pre-requiste.

Responsibilities

• Manage the year end audit process and production of financial statements
• Be the single point of contact for the audit and ensure information is prepared in advance to the required standard
• Be involved in due diligence and integration planning for any acquired companies
• Preparation of the consolidated monthly reporting pack for the Board of Directors
• Preparation of management accounts and all related Management reporting including analysing variances to plan and forecast
• Preparation of separate P&L's for individual stakeholders
• As well as planning, forecasting and reforecasting there will be a need to develop reports tailored to the needs of the Board as well as the business
• Implementing, improving and adapting internal controls of the organisation and control of branches/regions
• Day to day overview and review of centrally managed costs. Analysis and reporting of costs and gross profit margins as part of monthly reporting cycle

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA recently qualified accountant
• Strong Excel skills and other office products
• Practical experience of several accounting systems
• Highly analytical and self-motivated to resolve problems
• Ambitious and highly professional
• Have the ability to develop strong internal relationships
• Be pro-active and flexible in approach with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills in order to meet strict reporting deadlines
• Possess excellent problem solving ability and is a quick learner
• Process driven and implements positive change