CoE Accountant

Company Description

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact.

We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data‑driven services and academic research.

We are home to over 14,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public companies. We’re thrilled to have earned the #3 spot in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list, a recognition based solely on reviews by those who know us best - our current and previous colleagues.

In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands‑on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

This role is based in Colchester, UK office

You will be a critical part of the Finance Centre of Excellence (CoE), a global service provider supporting the wider finance shared services organization. The CoE is responsible for managing global, division‑agnostic processes to deliver enhanced quality, consistency, and scalability across financial operations.

Reporting to the CoE, this operational role requires a high‑performing individual who is accountable for providing accurate, high‑value, and consistent accounting services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence, embrace and drive change, and collaborate effectively with team members and business counterparts.

You must ensure that all company policies are adhered to. You must also ensure that duties are carried out within deadlines whilst providing an excellent level of service to all Informa customers and colleagues.

Informa takes the security and privacy of company, colleague and customer data seriously and you are responsible for working securely and supporting this within your duties.

We will require this person to commit to travelling to the Colchester office a minimum 2‑3 days a week.

• Take ownership of key accounting processes under CoE remit (including associated journal posting, reconciliations, queries and reporting)
• Perform and/or review all calculations, postings, and processes within your remit to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date balance sheets in Blackline, providing management with clear insights into assets and liabilities.
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory deadlines are met within your remit.
• Keep process documentation up‑to‑date and easily accessible for areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external auditors to meet compliance standards.
• Work closely with R2R, other SSC Towers and GBS internal & external stakeholders.
• Analyse and resolve ad‑hoc problems using a thorough understanding of business operations and systems.
• Provide support for special projects within the department, including testing new systems, developing processes, and participating in implementation initiatives.
• Assist with ad‑hoc duties as required to meet departmental needs.

• Train, support, and closely monitor the performance of the offshore BPO team responsible for supporting CoE activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Address any issues promptly, escalating concerns to management as necessary to ensure efficient resolution.
• Collaborate with the offshore BPO team to ensure ownership and accurate execution of key accounting processes under your remit, including journal postings, reconciliations, handling queries, reporting, and maintaining up‑to‑date documentation.
• Regularly review and validate the offshore team’s work to maintain high levels of accuracy and consistency.
• Role model productive working behaviours, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the offshore team, providing guidance and addressing…