Financial Accountant

18 month Fixed Term Contract.As the financial accountant you will be responsible for the end-to-end reporting requirements for the divisions owned. You will also play an important role in transformational projects; SAP implementation and Power BI transition.What you'll be doing...AccountsPreparation of monthly financial accounts, variance reporting and supplementary analysis for internal reporting to the UK Board, and to Group according to published timetable. Revenues
Flash – forecast for the month and full-year to Group
Month End – final reconciliation and preparation of Revenue figures, including Media, Production, Installation, and accrual
Rents & rates: update schedule for fixed and variable rents and rates. Reconcile P&L and B/S to Estates report; proactively review variances with Estates Department
Carry out Gross Margin review on all non-Media revenue streams and explain variances Ensure compliance with Group’s accounting policies and procedures, and update / improve our internal procedures to comply with on-going changes and developmentsFixed asset management – monthly additions, disposals, depreciation; and reconciliation among Sage (ERP), Asset 4000, and operational system records Ensure ONS reports are completed and submitted on a timely basis Assist centralised processes (dismantling provision, vehicle leasing, merlin revenue reconciliation) as and when assigned by manager.Balance SheetOwn all balance sheet reconciliation under the managed divisions; ensure regular reviews are taking place with Senior Finance Manager to identify risks and opportunities Responsible for the coordination of the reconciliation of all payroll related accounts across all divisions; including the investigation of outstanding reconciling items
Produce monthly reconciliation for VAT inputs, outputs and the control account Statutory Audit, Half Year and Year End ReportingBe the main point of contact for the divisions responsible for; ensure all audit deliverables are met ·
Liaise with Auditors to assist in half-year, interim and year-end audit Assist Senior Finance Manager in preparation of additional reporting schedules for Group reporting
SAP and Power BI Support ERP transition from Sage to SAP, participate in SAP workshops and assist user acceptance testing.Support transition from Hyperion to Power BI, including understanding how to build and use Power BI to automate / simplify data analysis and visualization. Ad hoc Assist with ad hoc requests and analysis as assigned by Senior management in Finance.Depending on the needs of the business, holder of this role could be moved among divisions.Carry out project work for the improvement of processes & procedures, which may result in automation and SAGE enhancementsSupport & cover other Financial Accountants when necessaryA little bit about you... Solid financial reporting experience
Good communication skills - ability to discuss problems with line manager to work out optimal solutions, and to communicate effectively with key internal contacts at all levels
Team player with a willing attitude to deliver high quality work products Be able to work under pressure and prioritise own workload Growth – wanting to learn more, to expand current role after mastering initial responsibilitiesFlexible approach to working hours to ensure strict deadlines are met Demonstrate initiative in resolving issues
PC literate for various software packages: SAGE – UK accounts system; Merlin – Sales booking system; Power BI – Reporting and Data visualization tool; Hyperion – used for management accounts review and reporting and SAPHIR – HQ reporting system
Proficient in MS Office with Excel to an intermediate standard (v-look ups, pivot tables, etc). QualificationsACA or ACCA qualifiedGraduate with preferably Maths / Business Studies degree or equivalentA little bit more about us... We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience. We are One Team, more than just ourselves.We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers’ problems.We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change.We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way.It’s really important to us that we give as much to our colleagues as they give to us.Our latest Belonging Survey showed that our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we continue to build an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong and be their authentic selves.We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background provides the platform for great creativity,We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.About our recruitment process….1. You find or get sent this job advert, read it, and feel like you’re you’d be a great addition to the JCD family.2. You send in your application to let us know you’re interested.3. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call.4. You’ll meet us twice, depending on the role prepare a presentation and we’ll get to know each other.5. You’ll begin your journey with us, were excited to support and develop you throughout you career. We’re JCDecaux, the world’s largest Digital Out-of-Home media business. You’ll have used or seen our products, services and communication channels, even if you didn’t realise it was us, because they’re at the heart of communities on high streets and major roads and in transport hubs, shopping malls and supermarkets across the country in more than 80 countries worldwide.Our communication channels help businesses grow and thrive, and help non-commercial organisations reach the widest possible audience for their important messages.Our talented team make all this happen, working in a wide variety of roles to connect brands and communities.We’re really proud that 50p in every £1 of revenue is reinvested into the communities we serve, so we can provide innovative,
environmentally-responsible
infrastructure and services designed to make cities better for everyone. This principle has been at the heart of our business from the beginning.If you join us, you will make a real difference.
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