Job Title:Comparison Services Financial Controller

Department: Finance

Reporting to (title):Group FC

Location:Southwark, London

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent

Summary of Role:
Exciting opportunity to establish a new management accounting team focused on the preparation and analysis of the financials of Comparison Services division of ZPG.

In anticipation of further growth and expansion of the group, ZPG is looking to build an accounting team to manage the accounts for the recently formed Comparison Services Division which generates c. £100m pa. The role will be part of a growing finance team that will evolve over the coming years as the group expands.

Reporting to the Group FC and working closely with the Comparison Services FP&A team, the Comparison Services Financial Controller will be responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts, including product level reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Production of monthly management accounts including timely ledger posting of month end journals
Ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory and corporate guidelines
Controlling, monitoring and reporting on department costs/actuals against budget/targets and reporting as appropriate
Improving the controls within the business and managing the financial processes, including discussions with other departments about business controls
Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed/reviewed to agreed deadlines with all reconciling items investigated and resolved promptly
Management and ownership of monthly payroll process including year end payroll reporting on P35s, P60s, P11ds
Supervising and mentoring a small team, delegating tasks and ensuring they are completed within a specific timeframe, in addition to conducting performance reviews.
Preparation of deliverables for the annual, half year and internal audits
Ensure that the impact of new systems, processes or initiatives are appropriately considered and incorporated into existing reporting and controls environment
Lead and assist with projects
Management of 2 direct reports

Skills required:

Essential:

Fully qualified accountant with a minimum of 2 years PQE

Current experience of an FC or Assistant role
Evidence of strong career advancement and achievement
Strong attention to detail with good analytical skills
Proven ability to plan and prioritise work in order to meet deadlines

Self-starter who can work on their own initiative
Excellent interpersonal skills to help build strong relationships with all stakeholders
Excellent excel skills

Desired (if required):

Experience in using Netsuite or a similar ERP platform
Technology or advertising sector experience

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About Us:

About Zoopla Property Group ()

Zoopla Property Group Plc (LSE:ZPLA) (ZPG) is a digital media, lead generation and workflow solutions platform that owns and operates some of the UK’s most trusted digital brands including Zoopla, uSwitch, PrimeLocation and The Property Software Group.Our mission is to provide the most useful resources for consumers when finding, moving or managing their home and to be the most effective partner for related businesses.

We help consumers to understand the market and make smarter decisions and professionals to operate their businesses more effectively. The Group benefits from its multi-brand, multi-channel approach and each of our brands has a distinct market position with an unrivalled proposition. Our websites and mobile apps attract over 50 million visits per month.

Zoopla Property Group Plc was founded in 2007 and has a highly-experienced management team, led by Founder & CEO, Alex Chesterman.