Looking for a Senior Accountant to join a household name, global mass media company in their London head office. This is a contract position within the Controllership team running until end of September 2026. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting across multiple business units within the EMEA region.Reporting to an Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will handle quarterly accounting and reporting for profit and loss, balance sheets, balance sheet reconciliations, and stakeholder engagement across local finance teams and global controllership and compliance partners. The role requires adherence to US GAAP and collaboration across multiple lines of business.Paying up to £450 a day inside IR35, depending on relevant experience for the role. This is an office-based role, with four days per week onsite in London and one day working from home.Key Responsibilities Oversee the preparation of quarterly accounts, including coordination of schedules, reconciliations, and reporting packages for senior management review.Prepare financial reports such as income statements, balance sheet flux analyses, and other required submissions for internal and external stakeholders.Ensure the timely and accurate submission of monthly and quarterly reporting packages.Present at quarterly country close meetings for assigned territories.Complete balance sheet reconciliations for review.Produce business reports with accurate commentary a