Role overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Operations team. The role is central to our month-end reporting and key accounting processes, with a focus on revenue, cost of sales, and stock. It will provide exposure to IFRS, performance analysis, operational process flows, and controls befitting a PLC environment.

Responsibilities

Fulfil month-end deliverables in line with the month-end timetable, with a focus on revenue & stock postings and reporting
Assist the Financial Controller with the development of an effective controls framework for their respective areas of responsibility
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations which adhere to the controls framework
Provide insight into the monthly numbers with commentary and analysis
Initiate process improvements to drive value where possible
Support the external audit process
Stock reconciliation
Stock provisions and additions

Qualifications

Exam qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT) preferred
Experience of working as a management accountant in a large or compliance finance function
Ability to deal with complex accounting and make improvements to month-end processes

Interpersonal & Management skills

Good communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to present financial information in a manner that can be understood by all recipients
Fast and accurate, attention to detail
Proactive and motivated, able to show initiative and work independently
Strong technical, analytical, and judgement skills
Ability to be flexible and work across a divisional matrix structure
Problem solver with a track record of undertaking and delivering projects

Technical Skills / Experience

MS Excel (Strong)
Financial systems (Access Dimensions preferred)
Focal Point (preferred)
Biblio (preferred)

Additional information

The role is a full-time and permanent position. The role is based at our London office, 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP, on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based. Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.

Application Information

Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role.
Deadline: 23:59 Thursday 11th June 2026.
For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.
Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.

Compensation and Benefits

Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
25 days holiday
3.5 days Christmas company holiday
Two paid Personal Wellness Days
Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week
Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.
Season Ticket Loan
Share Save Scheme
AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
Peppy Health App
In-house Doctor
Eye Care Voucher Scheme
Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources.

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