Accountant - 20 Months FTC

4 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Informa PLC Full time
Job Description

Reporting into the Finance Manager this is a key role to support the Transitional Service Agreement (TSA) period, this is a result of the combination with Informa Tech Target You will be a high performing individual that embraces and drives change management processes whilst showing effective collaboration with your team and business counterparties. You will also ensure that all policies are adhered to and that specific duties are carried out within set time limits whilst providing an excellent level of service to all Informa customers and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

The ’Wrong Pocket’ accountant is required to manage cash transactions throughout the TSA period and be a core liaison with the counterparty. Work closely with O2C/P2P to ensure all relevant reconciliations are performed/ [provided. Consolidation of regional reconciliations into single global reconciliation. Financial Reporting and Analysis including, budget/forecasting, working capital, Group Finance reporting, supplementary packs and ad-hoc requests. Perform relevant balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure communications are handled between the SSC, Group finance and the Business Teams Analyse and solve Ad hoc problems related to the TSA using knowledge of business and systems. Process any related intercompany transactions related to the TSA. Tax & Compliance duties as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Strong academic background, accounting degree preferable At the latter stages of qualification or ideally newly qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Good working knowledge and understanding of SSC processes and how these fit into the wider environment. Good understanding of all R2R processes including best practice in R2R, people, processes and technology Ability to manage owe deadline and priorities, whilst delivering a high standard of work and supporting junior members when they require assistance. Evidence of making decisions at the right time based on the information available. Good presentation skills 

Colleague Responsibilities

General duty of care to colleagues Work collaboratively across teams. Act as a role model to others. Provide help and a buddy system to other members of the team depending upon your level (SSC Specific)
 

Skills & Abilities

Good communication skills with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, internal departments and key contacts. Proficient skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential. Remain approachable under pressure. Act with integrity, tact and diplomacy. Work as part of a team. Ability to complete a variety of related tasks. Pro-actively solve problems. Excellent Customer Service skills Good time management skills Ability to be flexible within role. Excellent oral and written communication skills Organised, diligent with attention to detail.

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at

Our benefits include: 

Freedom & flexibility:  colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely Great community:  a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks  Broader impact:  take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity:  the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves Time out:  25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost) anywhere for up to four weeks a year  Personal benefits:  a range to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover ShareMatch scheme:  allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares Strong wellbeing support:  EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more Awards:  Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes  Global collaboration:  As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world 

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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