Job Description

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.



The Job Profile

Acting as an integral part of the S&S UK Finance team, the Jnr Management Accountant supports the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller with administration and reconciliation of key accounting areas.



The Job Role

In this role, you will be responsible for processing revenue from multiple sources, reviewing employee expenses, and managing monthly stock movements and accrual postings. You will play a key part in preparing month-end reports, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting payment run processing and review. The role also involves managing employee access to ERP and expense portals, assisting with the resolution of historical unreconciled balance sheet items, and providing support to the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams when required. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of ad-hoc finance tasks, making this a dynamic and rewarding position.

The Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who can communicate clearly and persuasively, adapting their style to different audiences to gain support for ideas. Strong administration and organisational skills, including advanced Excel knowledge, are essential.

The ideal candidate will be client-focused, building strong relationships and driving performance through collaborative, cross-team working. You should be results-driven, proactive in solving problems, and able to take initiative while knowing when to seek guidance.

You will be part-qualified in a relevant accounting qualification (e.g., ACA/ACCA), proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and, ideally, have experience using Navision accounting software (though this is not essential).



Apply

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.



Salary

Starting from 32,000



Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.