Job Description

A new opportunity has arisen within a leading entertainment group for an experienced Management Accountant to join their team.

This highly creative, award-winning organisation has various divisions that include Talent Management & TV/Content production and with UK & US offices this is a busy and exciting company to join.

This position will oversee the finances for the Artist/Talent Management division, working closely with management and liaising directly with the Artist Managers and their Assistant’s, whilst also supporting the central finance team.

These labels have a wealth of established, and up & coming talent on their books and continues to build a healthy, and enviable list of clients from the entertainment industry.

To be a suitable candidate, ideally you will be fully qualified, although Finalist candidates will be considered, with previous experience gained within the Media/Entertainment/Creative sectors. You will have a positive, can-do attitude, strong communication skills and the ability to think on your feet in a fast moving environment.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Prepare the monthly management accounts for the Talent division to include balance sheet, P&L, variance analysis
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and re-forecasts
• Cashflow monitoring and forecasting, ensuring sufficient cash is in place and monitor recharges
• Manage and develop a finance assistant, ensuring accuracy of work load and sufficient training for their own development
• Prepare monthly & quarterly reports for management
• Financial Analysis relating to client costs, revenue and any related projects
• Business partner key stakeholders, providing analytical support and advice to assist with business decisions
• Oversee the overhead cost, control management of debt
• Work with the client payments team, monitoring costs/sales and understand variance
• Assist with VAT and any related tax journals for the division
• Assist with the year end audit
• Manage intercompany recharges & WIP

Candidate specification:

• Ideally fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent), Finalists will be considered and potential QBE with relevant experience
• Experience ideally gained within Entertainment, Talent/Artist Management, Media or similar industry
• Must be able to prepare full sets of management accounts
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with all levels of people
• Advanced Excel: pivot tables, v-lookups, able to utilise models etc
• Highly organised, great time management and able to work to tight deadlines
• Strong team player
• A genuine interest in Entertainment, TV & Film
• Highly motivated, logical & proactive approach, ‘can-do’ attitude

Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted regarding this position.