HETV Financial Accountant

ITV

  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 39 mins ago
Job Category: Finance and AccountingJob Description:Workplace: ITV London, White City and/or Manchester Media City + Hybrid - expectation is 2-3 days in the office with occasional travel between offices.The team..The ITV Studios UK division operates a partnering-led finance structure, reporting into the Finance Director - ITV Studios UK. This structure is supported by the Studios UK Finance Hub, a centralised finance function providing analytical support, accounting and reporting and the Production Finance Hub providing production finance support across Scripted and Unscripted productions.The role..Step into a vital, brand new role at the heart of ITV Studios UK Finance as the HETV Financial Accountant. You'll own the end-to-end financial management of High-End Television (HETV) production entities, bringing precision, clarity, and energy to a complex and fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Head of Studios UK Finance Hub, with a dotted line to the Financial Controller, you'll be the go-to expert driving process excellence, standardisation, and financial integrity. This is your chance to shape and streamline critical accounting processes, partner with diverse teams across ITV, and play a key role in delivering robust financial controls that keep our high-profile productions running smoothly and successfully.Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:
  • Own the full financial lifecycle of all in-house HETV production entities, ensuring compliance with ITV policies
  • Act as subject matter expert on accounting, AVEC, tax credits, and ITV processes to ensure accuracy
  • Manage entity setup, intercompany accounting, audits, AVEC claims, year-end accounting, and entity closures
  • Collaborate with Studios Finance Hub, GFO RTR, Tax, Treasury, and other teams for process alignment
  • Lead process design, optimisation, and documentation, defining clear workflows and controls
  • Drive change management by communicating updates, maintaining docs, and delivering training
  • Embed risk management and compliance to meet internal controls, audit, and regulatory standards
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)
  • Proven finance/accounting background with solid knowledge of statutory accounting, control frameworks, and financial processes
  • Experience owning end-to-end processes and maintaining comprehensive process documentation
  • Demonstrated ability to drive process standardisation and continuous improvement
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)
  • Knowledge of HETV accounting and AVEC principles would be highly advantageous
  • Working experience with Oracle Fusion suite is desirable
  • Familiarity with workflow tools, such as AirTable
  • A background in the television production industry would be beneficial
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build credibility across all levels and teams
  • Proven ability to lead change, influence decisions, and communicate effectively at all levels
  • Highly organised, proactive, with strong attention to detail and a results-focused mindset
  • Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel and Google Suite
Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We'd encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.About Us:Your work matters to millions.Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.About the Team: ITV is for everyone.ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more about
  • There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:
  • Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
  • 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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