Senior Financial Accountant

The Opportunity:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a larger cap (PE Backed) Media business based in Central London. The offices would be of interest to all candidates offering a spacious, dynamic and professional environment. This business is made up of three branches that inter-link and it therefore is essential that candidates will have strong communication skills and embed into the culture. This is a 6 month opportunity for technically strong Financial Accountant.

The Role:

• IFRS 15 project and implementation before the implementation of IFRS 16 on top of this
• Responsible for project management of the annual statutory audits and monitoring of the same
• Working with accounting teams internationally to ensure that audit files are prepared to the highest standard by preparing reviews of work papers and audit files prepared before delivery to auditors.
• Assist in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors
• Implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements
• IFRS technical support for M&A and transactions activity. This includes reviewing complex financial instruments and intangible assets on acquisition
• Assisting the wider finance team with any one off or ad-hoc projects requiring technical expertise.
• Assistance with transitioning between financial systems to ensure smooth transition and integration of IFRS policies and notes into new system

The Requirements

- ACA, ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

- Technically strong with a knowledge of IFRS 15 / 16 (preferred)

- Strong interpersonal / communication skills (essential)