Finance Accountant - UK
Netflix
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
The Opportunity
Our business is growing rapidly, and we’re continually looking for the best and brightest talent to scale with that growth. We’re currently seeking a passionate and talented finance and accounting professional to join our EMEA Finance Team in London. This role reports to the Finance Manager in London and will collaborate closely with finance and tax teams in London and Amsterdam, as well as key stakeholders across EMEA and other global hubs.
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The Role
The ideal candidate has a strong fit with Netflix's values and culture, can collaborate well across the organisation, and has a hands-on mentality. We’re looking for someone with an accounting background who can assist with our reporting and financial statements compliance obligations for our UK production entities, in the broadest sense of the word, including:
Assisting with the UK statutory accounts preparation and audits for our UK productions
Understanding UK filing requirements
Preparation of local ONS surveys across our UK productions
This role is positioned for growth as our business scales up. Relevant experience in the areas mentioned will be key when applying for the role.
We are looking for someone who is
A self-starter, who can work effectively and autonomously and work on projects and process improvements under tight time frames in a fast-paced environment
A great communicator who can build strong working relationships with external advisors and internal teams
Accustomed to multitasking, prioritising, and meeting multiple tight deadlines
Proactive, hands-on, and innovative
Curious and enthusiastic, not afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo
Highly accurate and detail-oriented
Flexible to collaborate with our offices across multiple time zones and willing to travel overseas
Passionate about working in the entertainment industry
Education And Experience
3+ years of relevant accounting and finance experience
A combination of public accounting experience and in-house experience is preferred
Bachelor's / Academic degree in accounting or business economics and on track for completion (or already completed) of a post-graduate degree ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent
Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
Experience with preparing statutory filing documentation for UK or international entities and managing statutory audits
Experience in working in a multinational environment and working with service providers
Innovation - Enthusiasm for implementing and enhancing systems and processes
Proven ability to team with cross-functional business partners
Advanced MS Excel and Google Sheets experience with the ability to navigate large data sets
Experience with Workday Financials or other cloud-based ERP systems is a plus
Experience in the entertainment/tech industry is a plus
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.