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    Group Accounting Analyst - United Kingdom - Reach PLC.

    Reach PLC.
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    Description

    Analyst, Group Accounting is responsible for conducting accurate and timely accounting duties, including preparing financial reports, participating in audits, and managing financial transactions at the group level.

    Analyst, Group Accounting will report directly to the Head of Group Accounting & Reporting.

    Please note this role can be fully remote

    You might not have heard of us but we've probably met without you even realising it. We're the UK's largest commercial news publisher, home to the UK and Ireland's most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers.

    From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, MyLondon, Birmingham Live and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people.

    Job Description

    • Managing financial transactions and accounting tasks across the group including pensions, leases and fixed assets.
    • Preparing financial statements, income statements, and balance sheets for subsidiary entities.
    • Participating in monthly financial close processes.
    • Conducting monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.
    • Assisting with budget preparation and forecasting at a group level.
    • Enhancing and implementing financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems.
    • Supporting new business initiatives by providing accurate financial analysis and insights.
    • Participating in internal and external audits and implementing audit recommendations.
    • Collaborating with other departments to share financial data and improve financial processes

    Qualifications

    Skills

    • Strong understanding of accounting principles, regulations, and practices.
    • Excellent analytical skills to manage large amounts of data.
    • Attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to plan and organise efficiently.
    • Strong numerical competence.
    • Good knowledge of financial software applications.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Qualifications & Experience

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A certified accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) would be highly advantageous.
    • Previous experience within a finance or accounting role, preferably in a group setting.
    • Proven experience in financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting.
    • Experience with accounting software, such as NAV.
    • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other office applications.
    • Experience in conducting audits and improving financial systems & processes.
    • Collaboration – Demonstration of working collaboratively, internally and externally
    • Determination – Demonstration of perseverance to achieve effective outcomes
    • Imagination – Demonstration of creativity and innovation
    • Customer Focus – Consider the Customer in everything we do

    Additional Information

    We are offering a salary of£26,400 - £33,000 Plus a range of company benefits.

    • Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we'll match contributions up to 6%
    • 25 days' holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years' service with Reach, you'll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
    • Giving back day - an additional day's leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
    • Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you'll be eligible after just six months' employment
    • As one of the UK's top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone's invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
    • Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest,
    • Awesome career opportunities - you'll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
    • member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

    Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

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