Assistant Group Financial Accountant

VCCP is the global challenger network for challenger brands. With more than 1,500 people across 13 offices in North America, EMEA and APAC, we challenge convention to deliver value for the world’s most ambitious organisations.

We believe transformation happens when everything works together. That’s why we bring specialists from every discipline - strategy, AI, data, media, digital, experience, branding, creativity, production, PR, CX, CRM, employee engagement and beyond - into one fully integrated network.

We were founded on the principles of simplicity, collaboration and un-preciousness, and we’ve grown by staying true to them. Today, our clients include some of the world’s most recognisable and progressive brands, such as Virgin Media O2, Barclays, Cadbury, Compare the Market, Domino’s, White Claw, easyJet, Primark and Co-op.

VCCP has topped the AAR’s annual new business ranking in 13 of the last 14 years and holds multiple Agency of the Year titles. Across every company and every capability, we share the same ambition: to challenge ourselves, challenge our clients and challenge the industry for the better.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Reporting to the to the Group Financial Controller, this is a great opportunity for the successful candidate - a diverse role that includes responsibilities across multiple reporting areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Treasury & Working Capital:
● Prepare daily bank reconciliations.
● Manage online bank access and account maintenance.
● Assist with the preparation of the weekly short-term cash-flow forecast

Taxation:
● Preparation of the VCCP Group tax returns

Financial Reporting and Control:
● Perform control checks on balance sheets on a monthly basis
● Prepare & review the intercompany consolidation.

Group Reporting:
● Assist with the year-end audit process and Statutory accounts preparation

Management Accounts:
● Assist with the preparation of the management accounts for the Group Holding Companies.

Compliance
● Prepare and submit monthly/annual National Statistic surveys
● Review compliance with policies and processes.
● Assist with insurance process

Other
● Support wider Group Finance team with department deliverables

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
● Previous experience of working within an accounts or finance department at an
accounts assistant level (AAT).
● Has excellent levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with a well-rounded
understanding of business in general.
● You will need strong written and verbal communication skills and be confident in
communicating with all levels of the business.
● Well organised but with the ability to be flexible and respond to changing deadlines and
requests.
● Take real pride in your work and have a strong sense of ownership.
● Able to work using own initiative but also committed to supporting the wider team
whenever possible.
● Intermediate Excel ability with experience using Pivot Tables, xlookups, SUMIF, data linking
etc.