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Statutory Financial Accountant

Hybrid in Manchester·Added 3 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

ITV

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Hybrid, Manchester

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified accountant.
  • Preparation of financial statements under IFRS and UK Accounting Standards including FRS 101.
  • Experience working within a large matrix commercial organisation.
  • Ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences.

The role

Our Finance roles touch every element of our business and that's why we're excited to announce that we are looking for a Statutory Financial Accountant to join us on a 5-month Fixed-Term Contract. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting an effective and efficient Statutory Reporting process. You will be working with a number of stakeholders at various levels across a number of locations in our business.

What you'll do

Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Prepare FRS 101/102 statutory accounts and supporting working papers.
  • Perform analytical reviews of statutory accounts; including detailed balance sheet analysis.
  • Work closely with other finance colleagues, Group Secretariat and the business to complete the annual report and accounts to a high standard in line with best practice.
  • Build good relationships with our acquired entities and assist them throughout the statutory reporting process.
  • Assist in the preparation of the financial statement template for use across the UK.
  • Assist with the preparation of central documents that support the statutory accounts.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with the external auditors to ensure audits are conducted efficiently and effectively.
  • iXBRL Tagging.
  • Provide technical advice to other teams as necessary.
  • Assist with other ad hoc projects throughout the year.

How you'll work

Workplace: ITV Manchester, Media City + Hybrid

Additional information

  • Build and maintain good working relationships.
  • Commercially astute with an inquisitive nature and desire to understand drivers behind the numbers and reports.

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We'd encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Application

  2. First interview

    With a couple of colleagues · 45–60 min

    A mix of strengths, technical and scenario questions.

  3. Second interview

    With two ITV colleagues

    Questions around ITV's behaviours, to get a fuller picture of experience.

  4. Job-specific exercise or task

    Not every role

    For some roles, a presentation, case study or other practical exercise, either before the interview or on the day.

  • Timeline varies depending on application volume and the role.
  • Feedback is given after interviews but not after the CV screening stage.
  • Application help requests are answered within 2 working days.

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