Description Workplace: ITV Manchester, Media City Hybrid - expectation is 2-3 days in the office per week. The team In Group Finance, we support teams across the whole of ITV, helping them create content and products that millions of people interact with every single day. When you join us, you enter a fun working environment with opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. The role We're looking for an experienced and detail-driven Statutory Reporting Accountant to join ITV on a 10-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most iconic media companies, contributing to the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting. Sitting within the Global Statutory Reporting team and reporting to the Global Statutory Reporting Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality UK subsidiary financial statements. You'll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including the Controllership, Group Reporting and Consolidation teams, as well as colleagues across Group Tax, Group Secretariat, and external auditors. This role offers a great blend of technical accounting, collaboration, and process improvement in a fast-paced and supportive environment. Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include: Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 101/102 for UK subsidiaries, along with supporting working papers Collaborate with Group Secretariat, Group Tax, and wider finance teams to deliver accurate and timely financial statements Build strong working relationships with newly acquired entities to support their statutory reporting processes Support the preparation of central documents required for statutory disclosures and audit purposes Liaise with external auditors to ensure audits are carried out efficiently and effectively Contribute to the continuous improvement of the statutory reporting process and related controls Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria) Qualified or Part Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Must have Statutory Account preparation experience Experience of the preparation of financial documents under IFRS and UK Accounting Standards including FRS 101 (preferably using OneSource accounts preparation software but not essential) Ability to analyse information and understand financial accounting implications for statutory accounts Other things we’re looking for (key criteria) Strong influencing skills with the ability to create and sustain strong relationships across varying stakeholders Commercially astute with an inquisitive nature and desire to understand drivers behind numbers and reports The ability to work independently and to tight and evolving deadlines High quality analytical and problem solving skills Ability to develop good working relationships with the wider business and across the Finance function Ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.