Senior Accountant, International (Fixed Term)

Senior Accountant International (Fixed Term)

London, UK

Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)

 At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus. Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!

Based in London, the Senior Accountant International (Fixed Term) will support accounting and finance functions for the EMEA teams for Magnite, a publicly traded US Company (NASDAQ: MGNI). The position will report directly to the Director, Accounting. The primary responsibilities will include liaising with outside firms to manage the statutory accounts and assist with related monthly, quarterly and yearly filings and audits for up to 10 entities. 

In addition, this position will be responsible for performing day-to-day accounting tasks, account analysis, and month-end closing activities, to produce accurate financial statements while adhering to appropriate internal controls and meeting deadlines. They will be part of a worldwide finance organization with team members in the United States and Australia

In this role you will:

• Prepare/review monthly, quarterly, and annual filings of VAT, GST, and other returns for

• Take the primary lead in liaising with outside firms during the statutory filing cycle, assisting with yearly audits and filings

• Responsible for managing statutory accounts for up to 10 entities, reconciling statutory ledgers every month

• Assist with any external and internal audit requests

• Assist outside firms with corporate income tax filings for multiple entities

• Understand underlying business and related processes as the foundation for responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, i.e. preparing journal entries and account reconciliations

• Prepare payroll, accrual, and intercompany journals for multiple entities

• Work with the international and corporate teams to develop reporting packages to satisfy and support statutory reporting and audits

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual fluctuation analysis

• Prepare and review reconciliations as a part of the close process for delegated accounts

• Review AP reports and general ledger detail for coding discrepancies and perform re-classes as needed

• Perform ad hoc reviews and analysis, as needed

• Maintain adequate internal controls within the accounting processes to ensure well documented, accurate, and timely financial reporting

We’re looking for someone with:

• Minimum 5 years of GL accounting experience

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant

• Highly detailed and deadline-oriented, with the ability to prioritize, focus and thrive in a high paced multi-tasking environment

• Ability to use professional concepts and apply standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations

• Strong verbal and written skills along with good interpersonal and organizational skills

• Strong Excel skills

• Experience with a large ERP system, Oracle Financials preferred

• Experience in the advertising and/or technology industry a plus

• Ideal candidate will possess professional attitude, initiative, genuine enthusiasm and be an overall team player

Total Rewards Include

Comprehensive Perks and Benefits: 

• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days

• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave 

• Private Medical Insurance 

• Competitive Pension Plan

• Mobile Phone Subsidy

• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement

Company Culture: 

We believe collaboration is essential to success. Magnite’s hybrid schedule includes two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our offices provide lunches, beverages, snacks, training and development, and office events to support your work week. We also understand you have appointments, families, hobbies, and other commitments. Magnite strives to maintain a healthy work/life integration for all employees so you can bring your best every day - both at work and at home.

Magnite Invests in You: 

• Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework

• Culture and Inclusion Programs

• Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program

• Community Service and Volunteer Events

• Company-Matched Charitable Contributions

• Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support

About Us

The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

Our DEI Commitment: To establish Magnite as a thought leader by diversifying voices within Magnite, cultivating a culture in which employees feel safe as their authentic selves, and by investing in strategies to support Magnite’s local communities.

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