Immediate
Group Accountant
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Group Accountant (up to £50,000 per annum)
Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food, and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps, and live events. We're the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love: to inspire, fuel, encourage, and educate—whether it's fitness goals, good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensations. We help bring our audience’s joy!
About the Role
The role will sit within the Group Finance team, responsible for Group financial reporting and analysis, treasury and cash flow management, consolidation of the Group’s results, and leading the annual financial audit and production of group financial statements. The team works closely with the wider Finance team in London.
Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Group Accountant will:
- Own key month-end processes for revenue and cost, ensuring accurate allocations to brands in line with the reporting timetable.
- Maintain strict control over the balance sheet, delivering timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
- Play a significant role in Treasury activities and the Group’s year-end audit, supporting external auditors.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organised, and take ownership of responsibilities while quickly understanding Immediate Media’s business. Strong collaboration with the wider finance team is essential—building relationships, swiftly resolving queries, and communicating clearly and accurately.
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Key Responsibilities
As a Group Accountant, you will:
- Take ownership of circulation and subscription revenue postings and direct cost allocations at month-end, completing all associated monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers, including monthly depreciation, amortisation, additions, and disposal journals.
- Support the timely resolution of audit queries across profit & loss and balance sheet areas.
- Undertake ad hoc analysis, project work, and additional tasks as required by the Group Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller.
- Have the opportunity to expand responsibilities within Group Finance over time.
Requirements
- ACCA or CIMA part-qualified accountant
- Previous experience in a similar financial role or commercial environment
- Solid understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, systems, and processes
- Experience working to strict timetables and procedures
- Demonstrable attention to detail and structured methodologies to ensure accuracy
- Familiarity with financial systems/software and strong Excel skills
- Commitment to developing and implementing process improvements in complex reporting structures
- Ability to deliver high-quality output under pressure
- Initiative-taking, problem-solving, and practical思维可解决商业挑戰
- Confident team player with excellent influencing, facilitation, and communication skills
- (Media background is advantageous but not mandatory)
- (Experience with Access Dimensions is beneficial)
Benefits
- Relaxed working environment with regular socials, including a summer festival
- Supportive well-being initiatives, talks & workshops, Mental Health First Aiders & Champions
- 25 days holiday + a birthday holiday, plus office closure over the Christmas and New Year break (in addition to annual entitlement)
- Medicash Health Cashback scheme for everyday healthcare costs
- EV salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicle leasing
- Tailored training & development via in-house learning platforms and LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, transparent culture focused on career growth
- Flexible/hybrid working + early finish Fridays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Family Policies, including paternity, adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support, plus paternity, pregnancy loss, and carers leave
- Competitive pension plans & Life Assurance
- Modern, newly renovated office with collaborative spaces
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Company Culture & Commitment
At Immediate, we value an open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that fosters success for our people. We prioritise diversity & inclusion, well-being programs, and sustainability strategies to ensure we make a positive impact on local communities and the environment.
We are committed to equal opportunities, ensuring no discrimination based on sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, race, age, religion, disability, or caring responsibilities. We actively support returning staff following career breaks, maternity leave, or extended absence from work.
Immediate is a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to meaningful work. Apply to join us!
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