Senior Management Accountant - Media & Entertainment
Handle are working with a leading global organisation within the media and entertainment sector, seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to support its UK operations across the Music, Publishing, and TV divisions.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers broad exposure across the business and would suit a proactive, organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working to tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of month-end journals, P&L statements with supporting documentation, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ownership of the month-end close process, including timely production of financial and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow)
- Variance analysis of budgets vs actuals for period and year-to-date
- Production of monthly performance review packs across five divisions
- Preparation of the annual budget and six-month reforecast
- Quarterly variance (flux) analysis on P&L and balance sheet movements
- Timely submission of financial reporting to Group Finance
- Acting as a Finance Business Partner to division heads, responding to performance queries and ad hoc requests
- Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
- Supporting the Financial Controller and Finance Director with calculations, analysis and reporting as required
Audit, Controls & Projects:
- Key involvement in annual statutory audits, including preparation of audit documentation and schedules
- Support on US GAAP statutory audits
- Assisting with documentation and review of internal control processes
- Reviewing finance processes and recommending improvements
- Supporting ad hoc projects, including client trust work and transition to a new finance system
About You:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience
- Previous experience in a management accountant role preferred
- Proactive problem-solver with a strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and external partners
- Team-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or SAP desirable
- An interest in the media and entertainment industry is advantageous
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
