Bauer Media Outdoor UK is one of the leading Out of Home media owners with more than 33000 advertising sites in our portfolio. Our talented team of over 650 people work in 14 locations across the country creating and delivering some of the most memorable advertising campaigns in the UK.
At Bauer Media Outdoor we are committed to Creating the Future of Media. Were at the forefront of the change in our industry making innovative use of technology and realising the potential of Out of Home media.
You will play a key role in our Group Accounting team supporting management accounting and financial reporting across all HQ entities and contributing to group-wide reporting requirements.
Our Group Accounting team handles daily accounting operations and statutory reporting for BMO HQ entities as well as reporting to Germany for external consolidation across all Outdoor this role youll work collaboratively with the team to ensure accurate timely financial reporting and compliance.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Management accounting: Leading the month-end timetable recording complex financial transactions performing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations (including investigating aged items and resolving variances) reviewing work prepared by junior team members and preparing variance analysis.
Financial reporting: Supporting the preparation of statutory external filings and completing government-mandated surveys.
Group reporting: Contributing to group consolidations and reports and preparing group reconciliations and roll forwards.
Compliance: Supporting internal and external audits and documenting adherence to internal controls over financial reporting.
Essential qualifications and experience:
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA ACA CIMA or equivalent) with some post-qualification experience in management or financial accounting
Strong knowledge of UK GAAP accounting principles
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with accounting software (D365 experience is advantageous)
Youll also bring:
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
A proactive collaborative approach to teamwork
The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
Reliability and integrity in all aspects of your work
Confidence in challenging and improving processes - identifying root causes and suggesting/implementing solutions and/or having a continuous improvement mindset (improving process efficiency reconciliations and reporting quality)
Flexible working (3 days in the office Tuesday to Thursday working from home Monday and Friday) and a hybrid setup that gives the freedom to have your work -life balance
Enjoy 33 paid holidays including those well need bank holidays!
Company Pension Scheme Contribution of up to 8%
Stay healthy with our Healthcare Cash Plan
Life Insurance and group income protection scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme Enjoy travel/season ticket loans and exclusive discounts with hundreds of retailers
Make a difference with our charity volunteer days. It feels great to give back!
At Bauer Media Outdoor we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect regardless of their race gender age ethnicity background sexual orientation disability or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment a place you can be yourself. We support reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees. If youre interested in joining us to shape the future of out-of-home media wed love to hear from you.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Bauer Media Outdoor operates more than 33,000 advertising sites nationwide, including the UK’s biggest digital Out of Home network, Adshel Live, as well as the biggest digital malls advertising network, Malls Live, and the largest digital network in pubs and bars, Socialite, among oth ... View more