Record to Report Accounting Analyst

Company Description

Who are we?

We’re Reach, home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic media brands – think the Mirror, Daily Express, OK!, as well as regional titles like the Birmingham Post, Liverpool Echo, and Manchester Evening News. With a readership of 47 million people each month, we’re the largest commercial publisher in the UK. But we’re more than just our brands – we’re a company built on collaboration, imagination, and determination.

Our values shape the work we do every day, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to grow. We prioritise flexibility and work-life balance, making it easier for you to thrive both in and outside of work.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing:

Are you all about precision, efficiency, and making an impact in accounting operations? If you're looking to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

As a Record to Report Analyst, you’ll be at the core of our finance team, handling everything from recording financial transactions like invoices and payments to managing asset records and general ledger reconciliations. You’ll play a key role in the month-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across the board.

Your keen eye for detail will be essential in balance sheet and bank reconciliations, as well as preparing key monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports. You’ll work closely with other finance and non-finance teams, helping to resolve discrepancies and improve processes along the way.

You’ll be hands-on with financial transactions, making sure everything is recorded accurately and in line with company policies and regulatory requirements. Month-end closing? That’ll be a key part of your role, ensuring that reconciliations are completed smoothly and efficiently.

You'll analyse financial data, spotting trends and making recommendations for improvements. Whether it’s testing new financial systems, assisting with audits, or collaborating across teams, you’ll be a crucial part of our finance operations.

Qualifications

What you’ll need to succeed:

At Reach, we value collaboration, determination, imagination, and customer focus. You’ll be joining a team that encourages innovation, supports your growth, and gives you the chance to make a real impact.

You’ll have a strong knowledge of accounting principles and experience in financial reporting, ideally within an RTR (Record to Report) process. Your analytical mindset and attention to detail will help you manage complex reconciliations and financial statements with ease.

Experience with accounting software, financial reporting systems, and large-scale data analysis will set you up for success, as will your expertise in Excel and other financial tools. You’ll also need strong communication skills, as you’ll be working with multiple teams to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.

Additional Information

What can we offer you?

We are offering a salary up to £29,000 and a range of fantastic benefits to help support you both personally and professionally. These include:

• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest,
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels
• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.