Financial Controller

at  Robert Walters

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a award winning Media company based in Central London. The role is part of a growing team/business, working closely with the Head of Finance and Senior Leadership. This a great time to join and be part of the upward growth trajectory in a business where you can play a key role in contributing and shaping the business.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Accounting qualification eg. ACA or ACCA
• Strong knowledge and experience of IFRS, UK GAAP and tax law
• Advertising Agency experience
• Experience of working in a fast paced corporate environment
• Able to prioritise and plan work to manage competing demands
• Inclusive working attitude, always adopting integrity and honesty
• Superior attention to detail and organisational skills
  The business has a friendly and social working environment with many perks including competitive salary, and other great benefits. The role offers hybrid working arrangements with the finance team going in 2/3 days a week.
  If this role interests you or you know someone that is suitable, please reach out to me directly at harriet.mckenzie@robertwalters.com.
  Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
  We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a award winning Media company based in Central London. The role is part of a growing team/business, working closely with the Head of Finance and Senior Leadership ..

• Ownership and preparation of the annual report and half year interim accounts, which are prepared under IFRS and UK GAAP
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts for group subsidiaries
• Monthly consolidation of results in stat account format
• Technical accounting expert for the group, including keeping up to date on IFRS reporting requirements and standards, and accounting for acquisitions and disposals
• Responsible for VAT and corporation tax computations and returns
• Production of the management accounts for plc/central costs, including reallocation of costs to the operating divisions
• Working alongside the Head of Finance to produce the monthly finance pack for the Board, including preparation of the group balance sheet, cashflow statement, creditors, debtors and capex reports
• Responsible for monthly consolidation adjustments
• Maintaining IFRS 16 schedules and adjustments
• Assisting with month end procedures for another of the group subsidiaries
• Responsible for documenting and improving financial controls
• Key relationship holder with external advisors including auditors, tax firms, etc.
• Ad hoc project assistance working alongside the CFO and rest of the finance team