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Head of Statutory Reporting & Audit - Film/TV

Location
London
Salary
Up to £100000.00 per annum + Bonus + Package
Sector
Finance Jobs
Type
Hybrid
Contract Type
Contract
Job Ref
BBBH113468
Posted
May 7, 2026
Expiry
May 14, 2026
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Head of Statutory Reporting & Audit (Maternity Cover) - Film & TV

Global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in film, television, home entertainment and digital distribution are looking for a Head of Statutory Reporting and Audit.

Reporting into EVP Finance, UK Director you will be responsible for submission of all external UK company reporting, including maintaining accounting records, statutory financial reporting and audit, royalty reporting, tax matters and supervising the finance team members for the UK. The desired person should be a self-starter a proven track record and with previous Statutory reporting and team management experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

FINANCIAL REPORTING:

  • Manage drafting and initial review of the year end individual and consolidated statutory

accounts for audit.

  • Manage the year end external audit process with and ensure all information is available and provided on time to the auditors.
  • Keep up to date with new technical releases affecting the company such as developments in IFRS and US GAAP accounting rules and corporation tax legislation.
  • Maintain control of the royalty reporting and royalty audits ensuring statements are prepared, reviewed and distributed to required timescales.

REGULATORY:

  • Ensure all accounting records are kept and maintained to comply with internal and external controls and legislation.
  • Ensure the quarterly UK VAT returns are prepared, reviewed and submitted on time.
  • Ensure all UK Corporation Tax returns are filed on time.
  • Suggest and implement improvements to working practices and controls.
  • Ensure all reporting submissions made to different regulatory bodies are timely and accurate
  • Liaise with other departments and external advisors as appropriate to ensure that all relevant areas (legal, regulation requirements, corporation tax, VAT etc) have been considered in the financial reporting process.
  • Manage the Internal audit process.

TEAM MANAGEMT:

  • Day to day management of the Statutory Reporting Senior Manager, Assistant Financial Accountant & Royalty Accountant
  • Team development and training
  • Performance management for team
  • Ad hoc guidance for other members of the team

OTHER AREAS:

  • Support the EVP in adding value and challenging the status quo in other areas of the business to optimize business performance and profitability.
  • Report any areas of financial and regulatory risk to EVP of Finance and suggest and implement suitable controls to mitigate these.
  • Jointly work with Senior Group Reporting Team Members to review all new deals and acquisitions for all areas related to UK to determining how to account for these and communicate this to the relevant staff members booking the entries.
  • Manage any IT changes impacting financial systems and regulatory reporting, ensure communication and training is provided to any relevant business areas as required.
  • Jointly work with Senior Group Reporting Team Members to provide advice to legal and commercial teams on financial matters including helping advise on deal structures.
  • Other ad hoc duties as required.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Qualified accountant with experience (ACA or ACCA or equivalent)
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
  • Able to work with internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience dealing with regulatory bodies
  • Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley act regulations
  • Experience managing the audit process
  • Experience preparing statutory accounts
  • Experience managing tax matters including VAT and Corporation Tax
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Strong team management experience
  • Strong Excel skills


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.

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