Job Description
Workplace: ITV Manchester, Media City + Hybrid - expectation is 2-3 days in the office per week
The team..
At ITV, our corporate teams work smart and work fast. We're one of the most talked-about brands. With a variety of roles across HR, Finance and Legal, you'll find a position that challenges you, enabling you to have a real impact on your career, on our viewers and our strategic ambitions - and still have a life outside work.
The role..
We're looking for two capable accountants to help clean up and improve our balance sheet reconciliations as part of an ongoing finance improvement programme.This is a hands-on role. You'll be reviewing data, identifying issues, fixing inaccuracies and ensuring reconciliations are accurate and ready for migration into a new system (ARCS). If you enjoy digging into data, spotting inconsistencies and leaving things better than you found them, this role will suit you.
Some Of Your Key Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include
Reviewing and cleansing GL data
Identifying and correcting posting errors and misclassifications
Improving and restructuring balance sheet reconciliations
Clearing old or immaterial reconciling items
Ensuring reconciliations fully tie back to the GL
Preparing reconciliations for migration into ARCS
Working closely with the RTR and wider finance teams to resolve issues
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)
Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or strong QBE with relevant experience
Solid experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
Comfortable working with large data sets and complex charts of accounts
Strong Excel skills
Able to work independently and manage deadlines
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)
Strong attention to detail with a genuine enjoyment of problem solving and investigative accounting work
Collaborative team player who actively contributes to a positive, no-blame culture
Comfortable working at pace, managing competing priorities and maintaining quality under pressure
Resilient and adaptable, with the confidence to operate effectively in ambiguity and change
Self-motivated and well organised, able to manage own workload with minimal supervision
Clear, confident communicator, able to explain issues, progress and outcomes to a range of stakeholders
Willing and able to challenge constructively and influence at multiple levels when resolving issues
Motivated by continuous improvement and supportive of transformation, process automation and systems change
Desirable Experience
Hands-on experience of large-scale data cleansing or high-volume reconciliations
Exposure to finance transformation programmes and/or Oracle ERP environments
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.
About Us
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
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.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
About The Team
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at Find out more about applying with a disability.
There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV Offers Some Great Rewards And Benefits Including
Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
Annual bonus opportunity
Competitive pension contribution
Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
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