Why this job is important

As an Accounting Specialist at Kantar, you will be part of a dynamic and coordinated Finance function delivering operational Finance specialist services. You will work closely with internal and external partners to ensure processes are performed in accordance with performance and quality standards. Your role will be crucial in assisting with closing and reporting, adhering to statutory requirements, and maintaining strong professional relationships across the business

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in the maintenance, processing, and production of month/year-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and associated underlying schedules.
• Support the preparation and review of period close entries, and general ledger accounts reconciliation and analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial statements into Kantar's consolidation tool.
• Coordinate month-end and quarter-end reporting schedules.
• Maintain close relationships with customer/3rd party delivery partner teams to ensure responsiveness to their needs and support escalation and resolution of any performance issues.

The ideal skills & experience

• Proven experience as an accountant.
• Experience in producing year-end accounts and preparation for audit.
• Proficient English speaker, accurately able to read and write English and communicate efficiently.
• Ability to work in a changing and flexible organization.
• Willingness to work flexibly across geographic time zones during peak periods such as period end

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid working with two to three days in the office
• Up to 25 days off, life leave, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering
• Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and more