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Financial Accountant - 6 Month Contract

Talentedge
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is a leading global media advertising agency with a diverse portfolio of over 30 prominent brands.
  • The role involves leading the group reporting team and overseeing key M&A projects, with a focus on high-quality financial reporting.
  • Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified with 1-2 years of experience and possess strong technical accounting knowledge.
  • The position offers excellent benefits and the opportunity to manage statutory accounts and the group audit process.
  • This dynamic role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to deliver value to stakeholders.

Our client is a leading global media advertising agency, managing a diverse portfolio of over 30 prominent brands. This opportunity offers excellent benefits and the chance to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial reporting throughout the year, including both annual reports and monthly review cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the group reporting team, overseeing key M&A projects with comprehensive insight into monthly accounting activities.
  • Prepare technical accounting papers, ensuring a sharp focus on the financial reporting implications of significant transactions.
  • Manage the preparation of statutory accounts, coordinating with external providers for corporation tax matters.
  • Own the group audit process from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery of audit requests.
  • Partner closely with the US and UK finance teams to oversee revenue contracts, ensuring full compliance with US and UK GAAP.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • ACA/ACCA qualified with 1-2 years of experience, particularly with exposure to M&A activities.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with a commercial mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • A proactive approach to delivering value to key stakeholders and driving high-quality outcomes.

If you're passionate about finance, media and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.