YouGov Hiring for Management Accountant Job at London, England Full Time

YouGov is an international market research and data analytics group.

Our mission is to supply a continuous stream of accurate data and insight into what the world thinks, so that companies, governments and institutions can better serve the people and communities that sustain them.

We have the best data and the best tools. We continuously challenge conventional approaches to research, and we disrupt our industry to ensure that our clients always get the best solutions.

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, and bring these values into everything that we do.

Each day, our highly engaged proprietary global panel of over 15 million people provides us with thousands of data points on consumer opinions, attitudes and behaviours. We combine this continuous stream of data with our research expertise to provide insights that enable intelligent decision-making and informed conversations.

With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, YouGov has one of the world’s largest research networks.

The Culture

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to YouGov. We are committed to giving the world a voice by capturing the opinions of all groups, including the ones that are often under-represented in research. We are also committed to making sure that our products and tools are free from any bias, as accuracy is key to what we do. None of the above can be done without having a truly diverse workforce, in an inclusive workplace. We are very keen on attracting and retaining the best talent. And best talent also means a diverse pool of talent, with various backgrounds and perspectives.

Supporting the wellbeing of our staff, including maintaining a good work and life balance, is important to us. We support flexible working arrangements where appropriate for a role, with many locations offering a hybrid office-and-remote working approach.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

The Role

Reporting to the UK Head of Finance, this role will be responsible for the accurate and timely accounting for a number of trading divisions within the UK Business.

What will I be delivering?

• Ensure that the monthly management accounts for the UK are completed accurately and to a high standard in line with agreed deadlines per the month-end timetable.
• Prepare a monthly analysis of the balance sheet and income statement highlighting and explaining key variances
• Post revenue journals ensuring the revenue recognition for the above entities is correct and in line with Group Policy and IFRS 15.
• Liaise with the relevant business leads to ensure revenue is reconciled correctly.
• Calculate, post and review the monthly GRNI and other Accruals providing a summary of the impact to senior management.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all allocated accounts in line with the month-end timetable, ensuring that all queries are followed up and that the balance sheet integrity is maintained.
• Responsible for processing intercompany purchase and sales orders for the above entities, in line with the YouGov Group policy and ensuring all intercompany balances are agreed with the corresponding hub (UK and Global)
• Responsible for preparing and submitting VAT Returns on a Monthly and Quarterly basis and provide updates and training to the business to ensure compliance Actively engage in providing training to the business on finance processes to both support the business and promote the role of the Finance department within the organization.
• Actively engage in providing training to the business on finance processes to both support the business and promote the role of the Finance department within the organisation.
• Understanding of Capex with the ability to provide accurate and timely analysis of actuals and forecasting for recharge purposes and Capex Reporting. Utilizing internal tools to develop project plans and Capex schedules.

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA,ACCA) or equivalent
• Minimum three years PQE
• Solid understanding of revenue recognition under IFRS 15 and its application
• Experience of Netsuite and Adaptive Planning desirable
• Good problem solving, analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills
• Strong excel skill (e.g. V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, Sum if, etc.)