Overview
Step into a vital, brand new role at the heart of ITV Studios UK Finance as the HETV Financial Accountant. You'll own the end-to-end financial management of High-End Television (HETV) production entities, bringing precision, clarity, and energy to a complex and fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Head of Studios UK Finance Hub, with a dotted line to the Financial Controller, you'll be the go-to expert driving process excellence, standardisation, and financial integrity. This is your chance to shape and streamline critical accounting processes, partner with diverse teams across ITV, and play a key role in delivering robust financial controls that keep our high-profile productions running smoothly and successfully.
Responsibilities
* Own the full financial lifecycle of all in-house HETV production entities, ensuring compliance with ITV policies
* Act as subject matter expert on accounting, AVEC, tax credits, and ITV processes to ensure accuracy
* Manage entity setup, intercompany accounting, audits, AVEC claims, year-end accounting, and entity closures
* Collaborate with Studios Finance Hub, GFO RTR, Tax, Treasury, and other teams for process alignment
* Lead process design, optimisation, and documentation, defining clear workflows and controls
* Drive change management by communicating updates, maintaining docs, and delivering training
* Embed risk management and compliance to meet internal controls, audit, and regulatory standards
* Proven finance/accounting background with solid knowledge of statutory accounting, control frameworks, and financial processes
* Experience owning end-to-end processes and maintaining comprehensive process documentation
* Demonstrated ability to drive process standardisation and continuous improvement
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)
* Knowledge of HETV accounting and AVEC principles would be highly advantageous
* Working experience with Oracle Fusion suite is desirable
* Familiarity with workflow tools, such as AirTable
* A background in the television production industry would be beneficial
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build credibility across all levels and teams
* Proven ability to lead change, influence decisions, and communicate effectively at all levels
* Highly organised, proactive, with strong attention to detail and a results-focused mindset
* Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel and Google Suite
About ITV Studios UK
The ITV Studios UK division operates a partnering-led finance structure, reporting into the Finance Director - ITV Studios UK. This structure is supported by the Studios UK Finance Hub, a centralised finance function providing analytical support, accounting and reporting and the Production Finance Hub providing production finance support across Scripted and Unscripted productions.
Benefits & Working Arrangements
* Flexible working with a range of options
* 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
More about our benefits
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