Group Management Accountant

TRACE RECRUIT LTD ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Overview

Group Management Accountant, Media Network, Central London, £55,000 We have a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest and leading Global Media/Marketing networks as a Group Management Accountant. The purpose of the role is to ensure monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting is completed and delivered accurately by the given deadlines for a number of UK corporate entities. The main monthly/quarterly responsibilities include: Planning Responsible for coordination and delivery of the monthly forecasts and annual budgets for selected corporate entities Responsible for submission and reporting in Finance System Management Accounts for Corporate Entities You will take responsibility for the preparation of the management accounts for the corporate entities including submission to Finance System, preparing the more complex areas. You’ll review analysis of the monthly P&L and variances to forecast, and produce commentary on material variances You will review analysis of all balance sheet lines including accruals, bank reconciliation etc. for these entities monthly Approve journals to be posted onto the finance system. Review and lead reporting deliverables from the outsourced team Ensure management accounts are signed off on a monthly basis by senior management team Prepare various reports and analyse accounts in order to understand activity within the month Review and prepare additional information required by Group under quarterly reporting requirements Review and lead reporting deliverables from the outsourced team Statutory Reporting Prepare the financial statements for the corporate entities including the reconciliation of US to UK GAAP Preparation of consolidated accounts, if required Be the primary contact for audit of the corporate entities Tax Perform monthly tax account reconciliations Responsible for VAT and EC sales list submission to HMRC on a quarterly basis and timely payments to HMRC Responsible for the completion of the annual internal tax questionnaires and templates Prepare the consolidated tax templates Track short term business visitors and submit annual report as required Responsible for the annual PSA and P11d calculations and submissions Consolidation Ensure all HFM entities report month results and forecast in line with deadlines Work with agency team to resolve issues which may prevent meeting deadlines or impact accuracy of reporting for the group Prepare consolidation and adjustments, and process these in Finance System Ensure intercompany matching at month end Ensure all system validations and checks are complete prior to submission Responsible for producing monthly consolidation files Co-ordinate and review the other reporting templates Performing and coordinating S-Box testing Other duties Calculation, analysis and coordination of recharges for selected entities Analysis and monitoring of working capital Responsible for coordination and delivery of quarter end cash flow forecasts Seek to improve processes and main a robust control environment Prepare ad hoc analysis and assist with ad hoc projects based on skills and experience Training and team development Person Specification: Part qualified as a minimum Strong double entry bookkeeping knowledge is essential in this role Good working knowledge of Excel Experience of Finance System is beneficial but not essential Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX is beneficial but not essential Strong analytical skills Takes pride in great work, able to prioritise workload and delivers results Takes responsibility of timely delivering to the deadline Quick to learn and adaptable to changing work allocation and environment Pro-active and with a can-do attitude and able to handle tasks and drive results without close supervision A team player who actively supports others around them but also with ability to work independently Strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate at all levels