Financial Accountant

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.