Distribution Accountant

Overview

To support the distribution accounting function by performing accurate and timely accounting activities across royalty creditor balances. The role will be responsible for preparing journals, posting and reconciling interfaces, completing balance sheet reconciliations, supporting month‑end close activities, and providing reporting and general accounting support to ensure the integrity of financial information.

• Prepare and post journals accurately and on time in line with the month‑end timetable
• Support the completion of month‑end close activities for distribution accounting
• Post and reconcile system interfaces, including inputs from joint ventures and other upstream sources
• Assist with control account postings and routine accounting entries across royalty creditor balances
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate supporting schedules and audit‑ready working papers

• Prepare regular reports and analysis to support the Senior Distribution Accountant and wider finance team
• Assist with investigating aged, held or unusual balances and provide supporting commentary where required
• Support responses to internal and external audit queries by collating relevant information and evidence
• Provide ad hoc support and analysis for distribution accounting matters as required

• Work with colleagues across finance and the wider business to resolve queries and support process improvements
• Follow established controls, processes and accounting policies to ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Identify issues and elevate risks, discrepancies or process gaps promptly to the Senior Distribution Accountant

• Studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or relevant finance experience in a similar role
• Experience of journals, reconciliations and month‑end support activities desirable
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines
• Experience of finance systems such as CODA desirable