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Financial Accountant

Venn Group

Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 14 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£400 - £450 per day

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Venn Group is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 6-month interim contract with a prominent broadcasting corporation in London.
The role involves supporting statutory reporting, managing tax matters, and addressing technical accounting queries, with a pay rate of £400-450 per day.
Candidates should possess a Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and have expertise in IFRS, UK GAAP, and group financial reporting.
Strong collaboration skills with finance teams and auditors are essential, as well as a solid understanding of tax compliance and reporting.
Applicants should be available at short notice for interviews and starting the role, with the position being hybrid, requiring two days in the office each week.

Venn Group is delighted to be partnered with a renowned broadcasting corporation to recruit a Financial Accountant for a 6 month interim contract. This role will be instrumental in supporting statutory and external reporting, managing tax matters, addressing technical queries, and analysing month-end reconciliations.

Key responsibilities of the role:

Act as the primary contact for technical accounting queries, including revenue recognition, investments, tax reporting, foreign exchange, and consolidation
Assist with weekly and monthly FX exposure calculations, hedge effectiveness reviews, and Group FX position reporting
Support the preparation of parent company accounts and coordinate the submission of year-end financial figures to Group Finance, working closely with key stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines
Liaise with external auditors, resolve queries, and stay updated on accounting standards to ensure compliance
Collaborate with the Head of Finance and Tax teams to maintain and update accounting policies, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements across the Group
Assist with centrally managed accounting areas, including intercompany transactions, consolidation, and impairment reviews.

Ideal candidate profile:

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Expertise in IFRS, UK GAAP, consolidations, intercompany transactions, and group financial reporting
Strong understanding of tax compliance, reporting, and financial impact assessment
Effective collaboration with Group Finance, auditors, and tax teams, with clear communication of complex financial matters
Available at short notice to interview and start

Agency reference number: J87395

Location: London

Duration: 6 months, subject to further extension

Pay rate: £400-450 per day (paid via an Umbrella company)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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