Financial Accountant

About Us:

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About the role:

The  Financial Accountant will responsible for intercompany accounting across all FT entities, which includes but is not limited to booking intercompany transactions, investigating intercompany differences and preparing balance sheet reconciliations for intercompany accounts. This role also provides assistance with fixed asset accounting tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the fixed assets process, including asset capitalization, depreciation, retirements, impairments, and related accounting functions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate global fixed asset reports to support financial reporting and strategic analysis.
• Process intercompany settlements and manage regional intercompany confirmations across all regions
• Perform other month end tasks including reparation of journal entries and revaluation spot checks
• Act as a liaison with external auditors and coordinate with FT finance teams to ensure timely and accurate responses to audit requests, while monitoring and tracking audit deliverables throughout the process.
• Maintain and submit Office of the National Statistics (ONS) surveys in line with compliance requirements.
• Prepare half-year and year-end schedules for FT Group reporting to the parent company, Nikkei.
• Contribute to the preparation of statutory financial statements for FT Group entities in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Assist UK team with ad hoc tasks as required
• Perform internal journal controls testing

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in financial and/or management accounting, ideally in a multinational or complex business environment.
• Proficiency in Oracle Fusion and Essbase, or similar financial systems, is preferred.
• Experience in a publishing/advertising/media environment
• Preferably Certified Public Accountant

Core Competencies:

• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in handling financial data, ensuring the completeness and reliability of work across transactions, reports, and documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Works effectively with peers across departments, regions, and functions to support a collaborative and inclusive environment. Builds strong professional networks to foster knowledge-sharing and alignment on common goals.
• Effective Communication – Clearly and confidently shares information in both writing and speaking, adapting the message to suit different audiences.
• Analytical Problem-Solving – Quickly identifies issues, gathers relevant information, and applies sound judgment to evaluate options and deliver well-reasoned solutions and recommendations.
•  Decisive Thinking – Applies structured thinking to assess complex data and scenarios. Demonstrates confidence in making timely, evidence-based decisions and provides clear justifications for recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and Innovation – Demonstrates strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and automation. Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes through innovative thinking and the effective use of tools and technology.

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits:

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced family leave packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information:

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.