Job Description Role: Management Accountant Reporting to: UK Financial Controller __________________________________________________________________________ i-D Magazine launched into the UK market in 1980 as the original style title. With an impressive black book of contributors and maintaining its core values for more than 35 years i-D continues to have significant presence and respect in the worlds of fashion, art and culture. Roles and Responsibilities: This role will be dedicated to Financial reporting and planning for i-D. Key responsibilities to include:
Take ownership and prepare the monthly management accounts for i-D. This involves working together with other members of the finance team and setting appropriate individual deadlines in order to deliver on time. Submit all month end reporting documentation alongside the management accounts within deadline to EMEA team including providing commentary on variances. Oversee departmental cost managers to ensure spend is in line with budget. This involves working closely with the production accountants and various heads of departments across the business. Monitor magazine sales and profitability, liaising with our printers and distributors. Monthly payroll review and final submission, liaising with HR and our outsourced payroll provider. Track delivery of branded productions ensuring customers are billed on time, in line with contracts. Review of calculation and reconciliation of commission due to sales staff. Monthly reconciliation of Intercompany with US & EMEA Vice entities. Maintain weekly and long term cash flow forecast and liaise with Treasury Manager. Involvement in Budget/Quarterly Forecast for responsible business areas. Key contact for year-end audit. Implementation of new processes and improvement of existing ones to reflect changing requirements and introduction of new software systems. Liaising with both finance and non-finance staff on all levels. Ensure adequate controls are in place and existing policies are adhered to. Involvement in projects & ad hoc analysis.
Skills Required:
An ambitious Qualified Accountant with post qualification experience. Passion for working in the Media/Print Industry. Proven experience of working to tight deadlines; working effectively under pressure. The ability to business partner and communicate with finance & non-finance stakeholders effectively. A team player with a proactive and enthusiastic approach who takes initiative where needed. Experience of working with multiple currencies. Previous experience of SAP.
Other:
To undertake such other tasks including general administrative duties as may be required from time to time. To be an ambassador for the business at all times.
To apply please email a brief cover note and CV, with the reference “i-D Management Accountant” in the subject line to:
[email protected]. Please include your notice period and salary expectations in your application. We look forward to hearing from you! If you do not hear back from us within one month of applying then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you once again for applying and we wish you success in your future career.