Job Description
Full job description
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
What you'll do:
Performance of period end close activities, providing insightful and accurate reporting
Own and lead all P&L and BS calls with Commercial Finance
Partner with Commercial Finance & outsource teams to create robust and lasting relationships
Maintain a strong, robust and well-designed control environment and critically review their operation
Assisting with internal and external audit queries, liaising directly with the auditors
Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects such as report automation and standardisation
Build lasting relationships with key stakeholder
End to end ownership of a set of Statutory Accounts
Ad-hoc project work, as and when required
What you'll bring:
An experienced General Ledger Accountant who can successfully navigate a large organisation . A self -motivated and conscientious team player who is keen to forge a career in finance. If adding value in your role gets you out of bed then this is the role for you:
A qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
Strong IT skills, particularly using Excel and Powerpoint
General ledger experience
Proven track record of Continuous Improvements
Good problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
SAP system knowledge desirable
Team overview:
Finance Delivery
We enable Sky to succeed by ensuring we are a cost effective , scalable operation delivering great service in an agile and responsive way. Sky Finance has a deserved reputation for being at the heart of Sky's success - making things Simple by Design, finding the Win-Win for our business and customers, and working as One -Team.
The rewards:
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky : the perks . Here's a taster:
" Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows "
A generous pension package "
Private healthcare "
Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers
How you'll work:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.
Your office base:
Livingston Watermark House
Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre . Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
Inclusion:
We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation .
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
What you'll do:
Performance of period end close activities, providing insightful and accurate reporting
Own and lead all P&L and BS calls with Commercial Finance
Partner with Commercial Finance & outsource teams to create robust and lasting relationships
Maintain a strong, robust and well-designed control environment and critically review their operation
Assisting with internal and external audit queries, liaising directly with the auditors
Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects such as report automation and standardisation
Build lasting relationships with key stakeholder
End to end ownership of a set of Statutory Accounts
Ad-hoc project work, as and when required
What you'll bring:
An experienced General Ledger Accountant who can successfully navigate a large organisation . A self -motivated and conscientious team player who is keen to forge a career in finance. If adding value in your role gets you out of bed then this is the role for you:
A qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
Strong IT skills, particularly using Excel and Powerpoint
General ledger experience
Proven track record of Continuous Improvements
Good problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
SAP system knowledge desirable
Team overview:
Finance Delivery
We enable Sky to succeed by ensuring we are a cost effective , scalable operation delivering great service in an agile and responsive way. Sky Finance has a deserved reputation for being at the heart of Sky's success - making things Simple by Design, finding the Win-Win for our business and customers, and working as One -Team.
The rewards:
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky : the perks . Here's a taster:
" Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows "
A generous pension package "
Private healthcare "
Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers
How you'll work:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.
Your office base:
Livingston Watermark House
Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre . Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
Inclusion:
We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation .
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Finance Analyst - 6 Month FTC position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
