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Interim Group Financial Controller

Hays

City Of London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

16 days ago

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An exciting opportunity awaits at a market-leading media business in London, where you will play a vital role in the Group's year-end processes. This position is ideal for someone with a strong audit background, particularly from a Top Four firm, who is ready to tackle technical accounting challenges and lead audits. You will be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with PE deadlines and standards while collaborating with a dynamic team during a time of significant change and growth. If you thrive in a matrix structure and enjoy hands-on involvement in day-to-day operations, this role offers a fantastic platform for your career advancement.

Experience in technically strong audit roles with Top Four training.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and complex accounting.

Manage Group year-end processes and consolidated reporting.
Oversee year-end audit and provide technical accounting guidance.

Audit Expertise

IFRS Knowledge

Project Management

Technical Accounting

Hays City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Base pay range

Your new company
An exciting opportunity to join a market-leading media business based in London. You will be joining at a juncture of change, with M&A, system improvements, recruitment plans and new business wins on the horizon. This would suit someone used to a matrix structure but more than happy to roll up their sleeves and get involved in day-to-day accounting and operations.

Your new role

Sitting in the London Head Office, you will be managing the Group year-end processes including:

Lead on the year-end group consolidated reporting, meeting PE deadlines and standards.
Overseeing the year-end audit, being the first point of contact for the auditors.
Own all areas of technical accounting and provide guidance to the wider team.
Review balance sheet focusing on deferred and accrued income.
Review monthly journals and all accounting controls.

What you'll need to succeed

Top Four Trained - with a background in technically strong audit roles.
Experience within a PLC / PE environment - meeting deadlines, reporting standards, producing the annual report etc.
Technically strong - an IFRS expert, with a passion for complex accounting.
Career Contractor - you will have project managed several similar year-end roles, and be happy rolling up your sleeves.
Project manager - experience leading audits, year-end and integration projects.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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