UK Financial Accountant

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Financial Times Full time

About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It's the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It's a job that's never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

Job Purpose

The UK Financial Control team is responsible for the financial governance of the FT Group's UK-registered legal entities. It plays a key role in ensuring the reliability of business reporting and its compliance with accounting standards and the safeguarding of the FT's business assets through the implementation and monitoring of a robust system of controls, the development and scrutiny of accounting processes deployed across the business and the identification and assessment of risks.

Main Responsibilities
  • Managing an assistant tax accountant based in Manila, Philippines, the critical success factor for this role is the delivery of accurate and well supported balance sheet and profit and loss information in relation to indirect tax activities for UK-registered entities in the FT Group.
  • Review of accounting entries relating to indirect tax activity prepared by the UK Assistant Tax Accountant ahead of posting to the ledger.
  • Review of indirect tax balance sheet reconciliations for all UK-registered legal entities in line with FT Group accounting control policy.
  • Collaboration with members of the Finance and Tax teams in the analysis of indirect tax-related risks and opportunities and their potential impact on profit and loss, and their subsequent communication to relevant teams as part of FT Group's financial risk and operating plan process.
  • Management of the inter-company settlement process relating to UK VAT Group liabilities.
  • Completion of month end and year end activities diligently and in accordance with communicated timetables.
  • Collaboration with other Finance and non-Finance teams to play a key part in the resolution of accounting issues as they emerge.
  • Preparation of analysis, supporting schedules and journal entries.
  • Identification of areas for efficiency gains and improvements to controls and proactive engagement in the delivery of these.
  • Assistance with ad hoc projects falling within the remit of the UK Financial Control team.
  • Contribution to building a high performing team and a best-in-class financial control function.
Your profile
  • Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
  • Previous experience in a similar role or a background in practice (e.g. audit)
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel
  • Sound technical skills with respect to IFRS
  • Consistency, strong attention to detail and communication skills
  • Experience working with Oracle an advantage
  • Ability to work to demanding deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with, influence and persuade finance and non-finance colleagues.
  • Ability to work independently and apply initiative to identify issues, present them to the relevant audience and create practical solutions.
  • Enthusiasm, resilience, drive and commitment, with the ability to work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
What's in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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