Statutory Financial Accountant

Salford

Finance and Accounting

About the Role

At ITV in the Media & Entertainment space, Entertaining with purpose, connecting millions through creativity every day.

The Media & Entertainment (M&E) Finance team operates at the creative and commercial core of our broadcasting and streaming business. As our division shapes its future operational framework, our finance team is responsible for driving absolute financial integrity, managing complex group consolidations, and delivering insightful financial reporting under IFRS. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we partner closely with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and operational teams, as well as external stakeholders under Transitional Services Agreements (TSAs), to ensure seamless corporate reporting. We’re looking for an ambitious Media & Entertainment (M&E) Group Reporting Accountant to join our team on a permanent basis. This newly created, high-visibility role serves as a key driver in establishing our new financial reporting structure and designing robust, end-to-end accounting processes for the M&E division. As the subject matter expert for M&E reporting and consolidation, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and running our monthly M&E consolidation in Oracle FCCS, preparing and analysing cash flow statements, reviewing group balance sheets, and supporting statutory accounting. This opportunity offers broad exposure to complex technical accounting (such as IFRS 16 lease modelling) alongside direct collaboration with senior cross-functional stakeholders. Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include: Assisting in creating and implementing the monthly M&E consolidation process in Oracle FCCS. Preparing the monthly M&E consolidation, all supporting schedules, and reporting packs for M&E senior leadership. Preparing and analysing monthly M&E cash flow statements and reviewing/maintaining the M&E group-level balance sheet. Preparing timely forecasts, budgets, and five-year plans for assigned areas. Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships across M&E Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and operational business teams. Partnering closely with the ITV team providing financial information under a Transitional Services Agreement (TSA). Supporting complex technical accounting areas, including IFRS 16 lease modeling and statutory account preparation. Liaising with external auditors throughout year-end, and interim reporting cycles. Delivering ad-hoc financial analysis, reporting support, and special projects as business needs evolve.

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Requirements

Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
Hands-on experience with financial consolidation systems (e.g., Oracle FCCS, SAP, or similar).
Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Strong influencing skills with a proven track record of building effective relationships with diverse cross-functional stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for financial modeling and executive reporting.
Experience collaborating with business partners to provide practical technical accounting guidance and support.
Proactive approach to identifying and driving continuous process and systems enhancements.
Alignment with core behaviours—Digital Mindset, Creativity & Innovation, Be Agile, Clarity & Pace, Collaboration, and Cultivating Resilience.

Benefits

Flexible working with a range of options
Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
Annual bonus opportunity
Competitive pension contribution
Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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ITV is a global production and distribution business that creates, owns, and distributes high-quality content for multiple platforms worldwide. It serves as a leading creative powerhouse, connecting with audiences globally through compelling storytelling and innovative production. ITV supports a wide array of functions globally, including creative development, content production (scripted and unscripted), post-production, international sales, and format distribution.

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ITV is an established organization in its industry. The company focuses on maintaining a supportive workplace culture for all employees.

Key benefit categories include: Time Off & Work-Life Balance, Financial & Security, Health & Wellness, Career Development. For this role specifically, benefits include: Flexible working with a range of options, Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more, Annual bonus opportunity, Competitive pension contribution, Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares, Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as We Pull Together and Creativity Drives Everything and Authentic Inclusion.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Inclusive Culture Where Everyone Belongs and Investment in People Development.

ITV has a supportive and collaborative culture, recognized as a loved place to work by its team members.

ITV currently has 11 open positions. They are hiring across departments like ITV Studios America (Scripted), Sales and Business Development, Finance and Accounting. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/itv/jobs.

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