Temporary Financial Accounting Manager
1 week ago
REF: RI53873
Job Title: Temporary Financial Accounting Manager
Industry: Media
Employment Type: 8 Months Contract, With a Potential of Being Extended, Starting January 2026
Location: London
Salary Guide: £345 - £425 Per Day
Our client, a global media business is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team for an initial 8 months contract, with a potential of being extended. In addition to preparing the statutory accounts, the role involves quarter-end and ad-hoc project work. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant able to quickly jump into a dynamic hands-on role. Starting January 2026.
Description
The responsibilities of the Temporary Financial Accounting Manager include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the audit process and prepare the statutory accounts and tax packs for 6 entities.
- Business partner with the auditors to ensure the audit progresses smoothly.
- Prepare the statutory long range forecast for use in group impairment testing.
- Calculate adjustments required to convert accounts from US GAAP to UK GAAP.
- Prepare the tax calculations for all entities and respond to queries from the internal tax team.
- Assist the monthly and quarterly close process.
- Calculate and process recharges including intercompany royalties and management fees.
- Support the quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and reviews.
- Reconcile management reporting profit numbers and final statutory profit numbers for presentation to the executive team.
Skills
The skills of the Temporary Financial Accounting Manager include, but are not limited to:
- Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) from Big 4 with at least 1-2 years' post-qualified experience.
- Previous experience preparing multi-currency statutory accounts.
- Experience working with SAP is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, evolving environment.
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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in technology, media, retail, pharma/biotech, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.
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