Financial Accountant

• Manage the fixed assets process, including asset capitalization, depreciation, retirements, impairments, and related accounting functions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate global fixed asset reports to support financial reporting and strategic analysis.
• Process intercompany settlements and manage regional intercompany confirmations across all regions
• Perform other month end tasks including reparation of journal entries and revaluation spot checks
• Act as a liaison with external auditors and coordinate with FT finance teams to ensure timely and accurate responses to audit requests, while monitoring and tracking audit deliverables throughout the process.
• Maintain and submit Office of the National Statistics (ONS) surveys in line with compliance requirements.
• Prepare half-year and year-end schedules for FT Group reporting to the parent company, Nikkei.
• Contribute to the preparation of statutory financial statements for FT Group entities in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Assist UK team with ad hoc tasks as required
• Perform internal journal controls testing

• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in financial and/or management accounting, ideally in a multinational or complex business environment.
• Proficiency in Oracle Fusion and Essbase, or similar financial systems, is preferred.
• Experience in a publishing/advertising/media environment
• Preferably Certified Public Accountant

• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in handling financial data, ensuring the completeness and reliability of work across transactions, reports, and documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Works effectively with peers across departments, regions, and functions to support a collaborative and inclusive environment. Builds strong professional networks to foster knowledge-sharing and alignment on common goals.
• Effective Communication – Clearly and confidently shares information in both writing and speaking, adapting the message to suit different audiences.
• Analytical Problem-Solving – Quickly identifies issues, gathers relevant information, and applies sound judgment to evaluate options and deliver well-reasoned solutions and recommendations.
• Decisive Thinking – Applies structured thinking to assess complex data and scenarios. Demonstrates confidence in making timely, evidence-based decisions and provides clear justifications for recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and Innovation – Demonstrates strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and automation. Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes through innovative thinking and the effective use of tools and technology.

• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in handling financial data, ensuring the completeness and reliability of work across transactions, reports, and documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Works effectively with peers across departments, regions, and functions to support a collaborative and inclusive environment. Builds strong professional networks to foster knowledge-sharing and alignment on common goals.
• Effective Communication – Clearly and confidently shares information in both writing and speaking, adapting the message to suit different audiences.
• Analytical Problem-Solving – Quickly identifies issues, gathers relevant information, and applies sound judgment to evaluate options and deliver well-reasoned solutions and recommendations.
• Decisive Thinking – Applies structured thinking to assess complex data and scenarios. Demonstrates confidence in making timely, evidence-based decisions and provides clear justifications for recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and Innovation – Demonstrates strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and automation. Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes through innovative thinking and the effective use of tools and technology.

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