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Interim Financial Accountant

Interim Financial Accountant

Cedar

Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 25 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£65,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Cedar is partnering with an international media business to recruit a Financial Accountant for a 6-month contract in Central London.
The role offers a salary of £65,000 plus benefits, and candidates should have a formal accountancy qualification and post-qualified experience in a similar role.
Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements under UK GAAP, managing audits, and collaborating with the tax team.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical proficiency, preferably with a practice-trained background and knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP.
This hybrid position allows for 2-3 days in the office and offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment with industry leaders.

Cedar is currently partnered with an international Media business to support with the recruitment of a Financial Accountant based in Central London. This is a 6-month contract role offering £65,000 + benefits.

The Company

An impressive media conglomerate working with renowned brands across the globe, they are at the forefront of their industry.

The Role

As Interim Financial Accountant, you will:

Assist in preparing financial statements under UK GAAP, including GAAP adjustment entries and statutory entries.
Prepare reconciliations between statutory and management accounts for board presentation.
Act as the main point of contact for internal/external auditors and delegate audit requests as needed.
Collaborate with the internal corporation tax team to prepare supporting tax schedules.
Handle ad-hoc statutory reporting requests from the business.
Manage Balance Sheet and statutory financial reporting for subsidiaries.
Work closely on Balance Sheet management across all agencies within the company structure.

Your Profile

You will ideally have:

A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/CA).
Have a practice-trained background with strong technical proficiency and IFRS / UK GAAP knowledge. US GAAP experience is desirable but not essential.
Post-qualified experience in industry within a Financial Accounting or similar role.
The salary of £65,000 per year represents a fair value, or logical increase on your previous salary or day rate.
Availability to start immediately.

Compensation & Benefits

As well as the annual salary of £65k, this contract role as Interim Financial Accountant offers the chance to join a fast-moving yet established business, with exposure to some of the best industry minds in their market.

Their highly impressive Central London office is walking distance from multiple tube and rail stops. This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with around 2-3 days per week based in the office.

They are a highly collaborative, collegiate environment, that rewards success.

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