Role overview You'll deliver accurate, timely and controlled accounting across the month-end close for your assigned entities and balance sheet areas. You'll be the main contact for your process area, linking the offshore RTR delivery team with UK finance stakeholders. You'll make sure the general ledger is complete and accurate, that it's reconciled, and that it's supported by strong controls. What you'll do: Month-end close and reporting Prepare and review month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, recharges and reclassifications, in line with the close timetable. Make sure ledger results for your assigned entities are complete, accurate and on time, and explain material movements to stakeholders. Prepare balance sheet and P&L analysis, with commentary on key variances. Balance sheet integrity Own or review balance sheet reconciliations for your areas, such as cash, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals and suspense accounts. Make sure reconciling items are investigated and cleared promptly. Manage intercompany balances and settlement, and resolve mismatches with counterparties. Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation and disposals. Controls and compliance Run key financial controls in your process area, keep evidence audit-ready, and flag any control weaknesses. Support external and internal audit requests, statutory accounts preparation and tax queries for your entities. Keep desktop procedures and process documentation up to date. Stakeholder and team support Act as the first escalation point for the offshore RTR team. Review their output, answer their queries and help them build capability. Work with FP&A, business partners, Treasury, Tax, Payments and other GAO towers to resolve issues. Coach and support junior colleagues and new starters. Continuous improvement Find and deliver improvements to the close, such as standardising journals, automation, and greater use of BlackLine and SAP functionality. Support system upgrades, testing and finance transformation projects when needed. What you'll bring: Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or qualified by experience Experience in month-end close, journals and balance sheet reconciliations in a large or complex organisation Good understanding of double-entry accounting and financial controls Strong Excel skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP preferred) Attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality Clear communication with both finance and non-finance stakeholders Benefits and perks: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week. Your office base: Livingston Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are : We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
Role overview You'll deliver accurate, timely and controlled accounting across the month-end close for your assigned entities and balance sheet areas. You'll be the main contact for your process area, linking the offshore RTR delivery team with UK finance stakeholders. You'll make sure the general ledger is complete and accurate, that it's reconciled, and that it's supported by strong controls. What you'll do: Month-end close and reporting Prepare and review month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, recharges and reclassifications, in line with the close timetable. Make sure ledger results for your assigned entities are complete, accurate and on time, and explain material movements to stakeholders. Prepare balance sheet and P&L analysis, with commentary on key variances. Balance sheet integrity Own or review balance sheet reconciliations for your areas, such as cash, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals and suspense accounts. Make sure reconciling items are investigated and cleared promptly. Manage intercompany balances and settlement, and resolve mismatches with counterparties. Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation and disposals. Controls and compliance Run key financial controls in your process area, keep evidence audit-ready, and flag any control weaknesses. Support external and internal audit requests, statutory accounts preparation and tax queries for your entities. Keep desktop procedures and process documentation up to date. Stakeholder and team support Act as the first escalation point for the offshore RTR team. Review their output, answer their queries and help them build capability. Work with FP&A, business partners, Treasury, Tax, Payments and other GAO towers to resolve issues. Coach and support junior colleagues and new starters. Continuous improvement Find and deliver improvements to the close, such as standardising journals, automation, and greater use of BlackLine and SAP functionality. Support system upgrades, testing and finance transformation projects when needed. What you'll bring: Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or qualified by experience Experience in month-end close, journals and balance sheet reconciliations in a large or complex organisation Good understanding of double-entry accounting and financial controls Strong Excel skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP preferred) Attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality Clear communication with both finance and non-finance stakeholders Benefits and perks: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week. Your office base: Livingston Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are : We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Role overview You'll own the end-to-end accounting for a group of more complex business areas. This means making sure the ledger is accurate, well controlled and properly explained, from month-end close through to year-end and supporting statutory reporting. You'll be the subject matter expert for your process area. You may review manage an Assistant Analyst and you will support the offshore RTR team. A key element will be to lead improvements that make the close faster and more robust. What you'll do: Entity and process ownership Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for your entities or process area, and sign off results before they're submitted to Group. Review journals, accruals, provisions and complex judgement areas prepared by the team. Check that the accounting treatment follows SOX, IFRS and group policy. Analyse and explain P&L and balance sheet movements to Financial Controllers, FP&A and senior finance stakeholders. Balance sheet integrity and review Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, challenge aged or unexplained items, and drive them to resolution. Oversee intercompany matching, settlement and disputes for your entities. Look after your process area's technical accounting questions, such as new contracts, unusual transactions and policy changes, and escalate when needed. Statutory reporting, audit and controls Act as the main contact for external auditors on your areas. Make sure key controls in your area are designed and operating effectively. Own the remediation of any control deficiencies. Team leadership and development Act as the escalation point and reviewer for Senior Assistant Analysts as necessary and the offshore RTR team. Set clear standards for quality and documentation. Coach and develop colleagues through knowledge sharing, training and onboarding new team members. Continuous improvement and change Lead improvement initiatives across the close, such as journal automation, reconciliation standardisation, and making better use of SAP, Power Automation and AI Represent A2R on finance transformation, system and organisational change projects. Assess the accounting and controls impact of each change. Track and report KPIs for your process area, such as timeliness, accuracy and aged items. What you'll bring: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Strong record-to-report experience in a large, multi-entity organisation, including review responsibility Sound knowledge of IFRS and financial controls Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP experience (SAP preferred) Confident communicator who can explain accounting issues clearly and challenge stakeholders constructively Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively Benefits and perks: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week. Your office base: Livingston Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are : We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
Role overview You'll own the end-to-end accounting for a group of more complex business areas. This means making sure the ledger is accurate, well controlled and properly explained, from month-end close through to year-end and supporting statutory reporting. You'll be the subject matter expert for your process area. You may review manage an Assistant Analyst and you will support the offshore RTR team. A key element will be to lead improvements that make the close faster and more robust. What you'll do: Entity and process ownership Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for your entities or process area, and sign off results before they're submitted to Group. Review journals, accruals, provisions and complex judgement areas prepared by the team. Check that the accounting treatment follows SOX, IFRS and group policy. Analyse and explain P&L and balance sheet movements to Financial Controllers, FP&A and senior finance stakeholders. Balance sheet integrity and review Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, challenge aged or unexplained items, and drive them to resolution. Oversee intercompany matching, settlement and disputes for your entities. Look after your process area's technical accounting questions, such as new contracts, unusual transactions and policy changes, and escalate when needed. Statutory reporting, audit and controls Act as the main contact for external auditors on your areas. Make sure key controls in your area are designed and operating effectively. Own the remediation of any control deficiencies. Team leadership and development Act as the escalation point and reviewer for Senior Assistant Analysts as necessary and the offshore RTR team. Set clear standards for quality and documentation. Coach and develop colleagues through knowledge sharing, training and onboarding new team members. Continuous improvement and change Lead improvement initiatives across the close, such as journal automation, reconciliation standardisation, and making better use of SAP, Power Automation and AI Represent A2R on finance transformation, system and organisational change projects. Assess the accounting and controls impact of each change. Track and report KPIs for your process area, such as timeliness, accuracy and aged items. What you'll bring: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Strong record-to-report experience in a large, multi-entity organisation, including review responsibility Sound knowledge of IFRS and financial controls Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP experience (SAP preferred) Confident communicator who can explain accounting issues clearly and challenge stakeholders constructively Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively Benefits and perks: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week. Your office base: Livingston Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are : We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Data Management Analyst - Data Governance London / Hybrid 12 Month FTC Up to £120,000 An exciting opportunity to join a high-profile, forward-thinking insurance business as a Data Management Analyst, supporting the organisation at an important stage of its data and AI journey. This is a broad and genuinely interesting role covering data quality, governance, metadata, taxonomy and emerging AI governance, with exposure across Digital, Risk, Compliance and the wider business. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain data quality, profiling and reporting Support metadata, taxonomy, classification and data lineage Contribute to AI governance, including model monitoring, bias and drift Analyse data to identify risks, trends and opportunities Support data and AI risk assessments Work with senior stakeholders across Digital, Risk, Compliance and the wider business About you You'll have experience in Data Management, Data Analysis or Data Governance, with strong skills in: Data quality and profiling SQL and Python Metadata, lineage and taxonomies AI/ML concepts and model monitoring Working within a regulated environment, ideally insurance or financial services GDPR, data protection and responsible AI This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting business and play a key role in shaping how data and AI are governed and used across the organisation. Apply now or contact us for further information.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Data Management Analyst - Data Governance London / Hybrid 12 Month FTC Up to £120,000 An exciting opportunity to join a high-profile, forward-thinking insurance business as a Data Management Analyst, supporting the organisation at an important stage of its data and AI journey. This is a broad and genuinely interesting role covering data quality, governance, metadata, taxonomy and emerging AI governance, with exposure across Digital, Risk, Compliance and the wider business. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain data quality, profiling and reporting Support metadata, taxonomy, classification and data lineage Contribute to AI governance, including model monitoring, bias and drift Analyse data to identify risks, trends and opportunities Support data and AI risk assessments Work with senior stakeholders across Digital, Risk, Compliance and the wider business About you You'll have experience in Data Management, Data Analysis or Data Governance, with strong skills in: Data quality and profiling SQL and Python Metadata, lineage and taxonomies AI/ML concepts and model monitoring Working within a regulated environment, ideally insurance or financial services GDPR, data protection and responsible AI This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting business and play a key role in shaping how data and AI are governed and used across the organisation. Apply now or contact us for further information.
