Financial Accountant

We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team in London as part of our Finance function. Your Role: You will be reporting to the Director of Financial Control, Money 20/20, you will be a key member of the team responsible for maintaining strong financial control for the division, producing accurate and timely financial information, fully supporting the local Singapore and Thailand statutory relationship and owning the balance sheet for the brand,

• Own the balance sheet, with thorough review of the monthly balance sheet reconciliations, detailing remedial actions and be able to provide clear understanding and justification of all balances - requires strong relationship with Group Finance and the Shared Service.
• Own the capex across the brand - ensuring all projects are capitalised on a timely basis and depreciation charges are fully captured; regular review of the asset register to ensure accurate reporting for half and full year accounts; working with Group Finance to understand all shared resources and impact on the brand
• Working closely with the Director of Financial Control - drive and fully support the local Asia statutory audits (Singapore and Thailand) providing all backup and audit requests on a timely basis
• Key point of contact for all audit enquiries on the brand areas in relation to the Group statutory accounts, organising the evidence and clearing all audit points within tight deadlines
• Working closely with the Tax Department - responsible for monthly overhead recharge and forecast adjustments; provide support for all Transfer Pricing calculations
• Management of local VAT - Netherlands, Singapore and Thailand VAT submissions and reconciliations
• Key point of contact for the brand in all Internal Audit and compliance requests, support for all Shared Service queries alongside ensuring the business is set up for smooth processing and work closely with Group Finance with all internal requests
• Provide month end reporting as well as Working Capital budgets and forecasts, be part of the Debt reviews ensuring adequate bad debt provision is held;
• You are an advocate and ally for diversity, equity and inclusion
  
  Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - you will be working with various teams and stakeholders
• Someone comfortable with managing multiple and at times, competing deadlines; hands on and proactive
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Someone who is curious, that wants to learn and grow with the business
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent Qualified
  
  Money20/20 is the world's leading premium content, sales and networking platform for the global money ecosystem.
From in depth analytics to inspirational speakers, our world-class insight and networking opportunities help our customers stay ahead - powering strategies and switching mindsets. The future promises a faster, smoother, more connected money ecosystem. Money20/20 promises the clearest, sharpest vision of what's next. Find out more at money2020.com . Money20/20 is part of Ascential. Ascential takes the world's leading brands to the heart of what's next for their industries. We do this through our events, intelligence products and advisory services. Our 700+ people serve a global customer base from more than 100 countries in the large and growing Marketing and Financial Technology sectors. Ascential is part of the Informa Group. Why Choose Us? Two divisions. Three continents. One great culture - we want working for Ascential to be the best career move you've ever made. Ascential is a people-powered company, and we're committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion . We publish an annual DEI Report, setting out our goals and progress. We invest in Employee Groups including Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women's Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team. We're committed to ensuring that the impact of our business on our environment - and the communities we operate in - is a positive one. That means making sure that each event we run is the most sustainable it's ever been. We also default all of our pension plans to sustainable options, so that our people's savings are invested in ways that help rather than hinder our planet. Helping people to connect and drive progress isn't a business-only goal. We know that the world is a better place when we lead with heart, so we support charitable causes that make a difference. We provide opportunities to give back through Volunteer Days and our charity partnership with Media Trust. We value output, not hours. Most of our roles ask for 1-2 days a week in your nearest office. But if that's not possible for you, let's talk. Flexible work conversations are actively encouraged here. Only you know what's most important to you. That's why we offer a benefits and wellbeing package that you can tailor to your needs. Some of these include:
• 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell upto 5 days
• Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Access to either our commission, bonus or profit share schemes, dependent on the role
• Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and the Ascential Shares Scheme
• Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options
• Learning and development opportunities, to encourage and empower everyone to grow