Ignata Finance are working with an award winning Brighton based organisation is search for a newly qualified practice trained ACA Accountant. As Finance Manager you will be responsible for both the management and financial accounting for the business as well as supervising a team. This is a technical position which will require you to have both statutory accounting experience as well as the confidence to business partner several none-finance teams.

This is a superb opportunity for individuals seeking to apply their audit experience into industry and increase their commerciality in a fast growing business. Due to the nature of the role you will ideally match the following:

- ACA Qualified (ACCA will be considered if you have experience of IFRS)

- Either managed your own audit/assisted

- Group consolidations experience

- Experience of auditing a media business would be an advantage but not essential

Key responsibilities:

- Responsible for the timely preparation of the group managements accounts.

- Responsible for variance analysis, commentary and associated reporting.

- Analyse group KPI’s including sales, profits, competitor analysis and pricing.

- Work with the financial controller to prepare the budget and forecast (including 5 year strategic planning).

- Assist with investment appraisals.

- Maintain and improve current internal controls.

- Assist with the statutory accounting and consolidations.

- Assist with intercompany reconciliations.

- Lead the external audit process by working collaboratively with audit partners.

- Assist the FC to manage staff.

- Assist with ad hoc project work.

- Maintain current accounting system