Financial Accountant 6mth FTC

Informa is a leading business intelligence, events, and academic publishing business operating in the Knowledge and Information Economy. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 100. We operate in more than 30 countries and employ over 11,000 people globally.Informa’s leading brands and expert teams create intelligence-based products and data-driven services, convene communities in person and digitally and provide access to cutting-edge research for customers working in specialist markets, worldwide.Job DescriptionThis role sits within the Finance Centre of Excellence, which is a global service provider to the wider finance shared services organisation. The Finance CoE manages global, division-agnostic processes and outputs where the team aim to build and enhance quality, consistency and scalability.Reporting into the Finance CoE Senior Accountant, this is a key operational role which is accountable for delivering an accurate, high value, consistent service for all accounting aspects of the Finance Centre of Excellence. You will be a highperforming individual that embraces and drives change whilst showing effectivecollaboration with your team and business counterparts.You must ensure that all company policies are adhered to. You must also ensure that duties are carried out within set time limits whilst providing an excellent level of service to all Informa customers and colleagues. Informa takes the security and privacy of company, colleague and customer data seriously and you are responsible for working securely and supporting this within your duties.We will require this person to commit to travelling to the Colchester office 2-3 days a week.Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of payroll postings, reconciliations and associated queries and reportingSupport the intercompany and fixed asset processesPerform and/or review all calculations, postings and processes within your remitEnsure that all CoE-owned balance sheets are an accurate reflection of all assets and liabilities for the areas that you support and be prepared to report to management on thisTrain, support and monitor performance of the Capgemini BPO team that support CoE activities. Deal with any issues and escalate as necessaryEnsure all process documents are up-to-date and readily available for your areas of responsibilityWork effectively with internal and external auditorsEnsure all statutory and regulatory deadlines within your remit are metFlag any control risks and instances of fraud (both actual and attempted) to management as early as possibleLiaise with both SSC and business teams as necessaryAnalyse and solve ad hoc problems using your knowledge of the business and systemsMake proactive suggestions for continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance CoESupport on special projects within the department, including testing for new systems, developing new processes, assisting with the implementation of SSC wide projects introduced by Senior Managers or Global Process Owners, etc.Assist with ad hoc duties as neededQualificationsQualificationsStrong academic backgroundIdeally newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Part Qualified also consideredExperience of managing work with an offshore service provider would be advantageousGood working knowledge and understanding of Shared Service Centre processes and how these fit into the wider environmentGood understanding of R2R processes including best practice, people, processes and technologyAbility to manage own deadlines and priorities whilst delivering a high standard of working and supporting junior and offshore team members when they require assistanceExperience of Oracle and/or SAP would be advantageousAdditional InformationWhy work at Informa ?Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomesall types of candidates.We are alsoflexiblewithdifferent working patternsandprioritizes promotions internally. Our benefits include:Learning and development plan to assist with your career development15 days PTO plus 10national holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!Competitive Benefits with 401k matchPaid parental leaveWork with a high quality of specialist products and serviceBright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspirationESPP - become a shareholderWe know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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