Accountant - 12 Months FTC

Informa is a leading business intelligence, events, and academic publishing business operating in the Knowledge and Information Economy. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 100. We operate in more than 30 countries and employ over 11,000 people globally.
Informa’s leading brands and expert teams create intelligence-based products and data-driven services, convene communities in person and digitally and provide access to cutting-edge research for customers working in specialist markets, worldwide.

Job Description
Management / General
Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed in accordance with Balance Sheet Integrity guidelines and control frameworks
Review the accuracy of all calculations, postings and processes within the team’s remit
Ensure that issues are escalated as appropriate to your Finance Manager in a timely manner.
Offer support & guidance to colleagues on difficult issues as an expert & leader in the team
Assist with any special projects within the department, including testing for new systems, developing new processes, and with the implementation of SSC wide projects introduced by Senior Managers or Global Process Owners, etc
Assist with the delivery of smooth integration/due diligence activity
Supervise Intercompany process and liaise with other SSC employees as necessary
Training and support of the Capgemini BPO team that support CoE activities.
Work effectively with internal and external auditors
Assist in ensuring all statutory and regulatory deadlines for the team are met
Flag any control risks and instances of fraud (both actual and attempted) to management as early as possible
Ensure required approvals are completed in a timely manner
Process Change
Assist with driving improvement across the CoE team
Play an active role in driving for change and continuous improvement in the business and within finance; highlight potential process or control improvement opportunities with a key focus on customer experience
Ensure all process documents are up-to-date and readily available and that staff are aware of the key processes and how they function
Qualifications
Strong academic background, Accounting degree preferable
A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience of working in a large team with mixed levels of experience.
Solid knowledge and understanding of SSC processes and how these fit into the wider environment
Knowledge of working in global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows
Excellent knowledge and understanding of all finance processes including best practice, people, processes and technology
Confident in how to lead and guide a team through challenging periods.
Good working knowledge of dealing with mergers, acquisitions and disposals
Good working knowledge of lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
Strong people manager who actively engages and embraces talent management conversations.
Skills & Abilities
Good communication skills at all levels including a wide range of stakeholders within the business
Continuously drives & improves processes & systems
Excellent problem-solving skills
Be pro-active and take initiative and encourage teams to do the same
Knowledge and ability to use relevant internal systems
Highly organized, diligent with attention to detail and the ability to maintain these skills whilst working under pressure
Advanced skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
Ability to be flexible within role

Additional Information
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com
Our benefits include:
• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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