KennedyPearce are working with one of the best media clients in the world. We are looking to speak with Qualified Accountants who are immediately available and happy to work in a West London office 4 days per week. This role is a contract for 12 months.
The Senior Accountant will assist with the close accounting processes & deliverables for the Media segment. They will also be responsible for reviewing and assisting with the content acquisition and productions register for all EMEA entities.
The Opportunity & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the general accounting processes
- Responsible for the quarter close reporting processes; PL & BS, i.e. consolidation of accounts & cause of change analysis, as well as review of submissions by other team members.
- Programming accounting for EMEA internally developed content, third-party acquisitions, pre-buys (original acquisitions), co-productions, inter-company content, development & pilot; ensuring accounting, tax & legal compliance.
- Withholding tax, ad hoc support and Ad sales accounting and support.
- Working closely with local, EMEA, US, Mumbai teams on an ongoing basis as the key accounting contact.
- Completion and review of monthly & quarterly BS reconciliations.
- Liaising with external Auditors.
- Ensuring compliance with SOX
- Identifying & driving areas of improvement within current processes with the aim of maintaining the current high standard of service provided in a more efficient manner.
Please apply if you are:
- A Qualified Accountant
- Media experience
- Nice to have: SAP and/or Programming Accounting
Dayrate: Upto £350 PAYE / £65,000 EQUIVLANT