Job Description

Senior Financial Accountant - Publishing
Leading Publishing House are looking for a qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA Financial Accountant with 2 years PQE to own the financial accounting areas and ensure balance sheet integrity, tax compliance and accounting accuracy.
Key responsibilities:

• Lead inventory and stock accounting including reconciliations and provisions
• Support group reporting, FPM reconciliations and hard-close processes
• Prepare UK and overseas tax analysis and returns including CT, VAT and withholding taxes
• Prepare statutory accounts, audit packs and year-end accounting schedules
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and complex journals
• Lead VAT/GST preparation and review process
• Prepare and review payroll journals and overseas tax filings
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching and support to junior finance team members
• Own technical accounting judgements and supporting documentation
• Contribute to internal controls development and periodic reviews
• Identify efficiency opportunities across month-end, reporting and reconciliation processes
• Develop and maintain finance SOPs and control documentation
• Draft accounting papers or memos to document positions taken
• Lead or contribute to finance projects such as system upgrades, automation initiatives or policy changes
• Support finance leadership with one-off analysis, modelling or insight to inform business decisions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least 2+ years PQE
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
• Experience in publishing, media or inventory-heavy environments is desirable
• Ability to manage complexity, audits and senior stakeholder queries

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Skills Required