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Kantar

Data, insights, and consulting for brands

Job Accounting Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026Deadline 10/24/26
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Porto, Portugal
Hybrid
AccountingCost & Management Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • At least three years of experience in an accounting, finance, or similar role.
  • Knowledge of revenue recognition principles and accounting processes.
  • Understanding of cost allocation and project-based accounting methodologies.
  • Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning systems and finance workflows.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
Responsibilities
  • Support end-to-end job accounting activities across Kantar Business Services and outsourced finance teams.
  • Partner with Finance Business Partners and Project Managers to ensure compliance with processes that impact revenue recognition.
  • Monitor and support timely and accurate job closure activities.
  • Review and analyse journal entries resulting from job closures.
  • Support year-end revenue recognition reviews and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard 15 requirements.
  • Manage and account for non-standard jobs, including associated revenue and direct cost recognition activities.
  • Provide guidance on job accounting matters, including revenue recognition, direct cost recognition, and supporting documentation requirements.
  • Analyse proposed revenue recognition adjustments and provide insights to stakeholders.
  • Support reviews of accrued and deferred revenue balances, helping drive timely resolution of issues.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and supporting finance enquiries.
  • Contribute to finance transformation, continuous improvement, and other special projects, including mergers and acquisitions activities where required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

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Kantar helps businesses understand and grow their brands through data, insights, and consulting. It offers a wide range of services from brand strategy and innovation to customer experience and media effectiveness, using a mix of advanced analytics, proprietary platforms, and human expertise to generate deep, actionable consumer insights. The core idea is to combine historical data with real-time analytics to predict trends and shape future strategies, including identifying effective advertising and optimizing marketing ROI. The company differentiates itself with its global reach and local market relevance, its long track record of data and frameworks for brand growth, and its ability to blend technology with expert guidance. Its goal is to enable clients to make informed decisions, drive growth, and stay ahead in a competitive consumer landscape.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$3.1B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 Media Reactions shows 75% of marketers raising AI-assistant investment.
  • August 2026 brought Adhil Patel back, expanding Brand science and AI signals.
  • H1 2026 adjusted EBITDA rose 11.1% to $138 million despite revenue pressure.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 net leverage hit 6.3x, leaving little room for misses.
  • 2026 restructuring costs of $90 million and severance signal painful, ongoing integration.
  • 6.3x leverage and maturities make 2027 refinancing an existential test.

What makes Kantar unique

  • Kantar's MDS framework still anchors brand valuation decisions across categories.
  • Converser combines AI moderation with 500+ qualitative practitioners across 60+ countries.
  • Media Reactions 2026 tracks both consumer and marketer ad equity, sharpening media choices.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Mental Health Support
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

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6 month growth

-10%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

-10%
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