Financial Accountant Fixed term Contract

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About the role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Accountant to join the Financial Times finance team. This role plays a key part in supporting the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across the FT Group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for fixed asset accounting intercompany transactions month-end close activities and supporting statutory and group reporting. Working closely with colleagues across global finance teams this role will also contribute to audit processes compliance reporting and continuous improvements in financial controls and reporting processes.

This position is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative multinational environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality financial information that supports informed business decisions.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the fixed assets accounting process including asset capitalization depreciation disposals impairments and related reconciliations.
• Prepare and deliver accurate global fixed asset reports to support financial reporting and business analysis.
• Process intercompany settlements and manage regional intercompany confirmations across all regions.
• Support month-end close activities including journal entry preparation and revaluation spot checks.
• Act as a liaison with external auditors coordinating with FT finance teams to ensure timely and accurate responses to audit requests while monitoring and tracking audit deliverables.
• Maintain and submit Office for National Statistics (ONS) surveys in line with regulatory compliance requirements.
• Prepare schedules required for FT Group reporting to parent company Nikkei.
• Contribute to the preparation of statutory financial statements for FT Group entities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the UK finance team with ad hoc financial and reporting tasks as needed.
• Perform internal journal control testing to support the integrity of financial processes and internal controls.

Required skills and experience:

• 46 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and/or management accounting ideally within a multinational or complex business environment.
  
  
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion Essbase or similar financial platforms.
  
  
• Experience within publishing advertising media or a similar industry is advantageous.
  
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
  Maintains a high level of accuracy and thoroughness when handling financial data ensuring the reliability and completeness of reports transactions and documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Works effectively with colleagues across departments regions and functions. Builds strong professional relationships to support knowledge sharing and alignment across teams.
• Effective Communication
  Communicates clearly and confidently in both written and verbal formats tailoring messaging appropriately for different stakeholders.
• Analytical Problem-Solving
  Identifies issues quickly gathers relevant information and applies sound judgment to evaluate options and deliver well-reasoned solutions.
• Decisive Thinking
  Uses structured analysis to interpret complex data and scenarios making timely and evidence-based decisions with clear recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and Continuous Improvement
  Demonstrates strong Excel proficiency for analysis reporting and automation. Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes through innovation and the effective use of technology.

Whats 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 leaves flexible working (including working from home) health coverage (medical & dental) and company match and enhanced family leave packages. 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 please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.