Accounting Manager – Financial Reporting (1-year contract)

Methodfi; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital marketing agency is seeking a finance professional to join their accounting team in the City of London. This role involves preparing financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and analyzing P&L statements. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, is proficient in Google Sheets and Excel, and is either ACA or ACCA qualified. Benefits include flexible working hours and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Paid self-development day each month

Paid leave for primary and secondary caregivers

Financial support for returning caregivers

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a financial role.
• Experience with general ledger and reconciliations.
• Part-qualified ACA or ACCA candidates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Execute and prepare month-end and year-end financial reports.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare UK Group VAT Return.
• Support audit queries and payroll journals.

Skills

Experience with financial reporting

Proficiency in Google Sheets

Proficiency in Excel

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Finance Director you will create impact within our accounting team

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the accurate execution, preparation and submission of all month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of reporting, including supporting documentation and resolving any reconciliation issues.
• Inter-company entries, preparation and reconciliation.
• Complete month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments
• UK Group VAT Return preparation and submission
• Provide analytics for the P&L and Balance Sheet, explaining the variations and transactions.
• Maintain control of the fixed assets with supporting documentation and register monthly depreciation.
• Foreign Exchange analysis, entries, and reconciliations.
• Loan financing entries and reconciliations
• Contribute to the preparation of budgets
• Support audit queries, payroll journals, and payment of liabilities
• Support the transfer pricing and cost allocation model process for the Group.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a financial role with experience working with the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reviews.
• Proficient in formulas in Google Sheets and Excel
• ACA or ACCA qualified. ( or part-qualified at the final stage of exams)

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

📈 Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.

👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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