Academic Accounting Specialist

10 hours ago


Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Warner Bros. Discovery Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Academic Accounting Specialist to join our team at Warner Bros. Discovery.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organized individual to support corporate finance in delivering statutory reporting for TT Games Group, including preparing relevant reconciliations as required.

The primary purposes of this role include:

  1. Initial preparation of Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) applications, reviews and reconciliations in conjunction with Director, FP&A.
  2. Support Corporate Finance with preparation of tax forecast packs and statutory accounts.
  3. Initial point of contact for external auditors, and responsible for dealing with business unit PBC requests.
  4. Assist finance manager with forecast submissions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with corporate finance and external audators to deliver statutory accounts by the signing deadline, providing data, reconciliations and stat adjustments.
  • Monthly reconciliation and review of key balance sheet accounts, quarterly review of balance sheet accounts.
  • Update and review all forecast required for tax planning as per forecasting cycle.
  • Validate quarterly participation statement and prepare journal to recognise royalty payments for each video game title in the quarter.

Requirements

  • Part qualified Finalist/ New Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA).
  • Previous experience of preparing UK GAAP Statutory Accounts and liaising with external auditors.
  • Financial or Management Accounting experience is advantageous, some of which will have been in a US GAAP reporting environment, ideally with exposure to international operations.

Benefits

  • Honestly competitive annual salary: £43,000 - £50,000 + benefits package
  • Hybrid working arrangement, combining remote and office work following company policy and agreement with your Line Manager
  • Opportunity to grow into a challenging and rewarding career within a world-leading media and entertainment company

Why Choose Us?

  • We value diversity and inclusion, championing equal opportunities for everyone to thrive
  • Our people are at the heart of our success, and we're committed to supporting their growth and well-being


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