Job Description

Great opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join a high-growth and extremely creative Entertainment Group with many interests including Production, Theatre & Performing Arts.

The organisation was founded by some highly respected industry leaders and since its incorporation it has flourished into being a company to watch. With growth occurring both organically and through acquisition, alongside the strong core values that resonate throughout the business, this really has become an employer of choice, and you could become part of their journey.

Sat within a thriving business unit, this position will report to the Head of Finance and have responsibility for managing the financial operations for the Venues division.

The role requires a highly organised, self-motivated and proactive qualified accountant enjoys managing a team and likes a fast paced environment.

This is a fantastic role to work within a thriving creative organisation where you will really feel part of the team!

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead, develop and mentor a small team;
• Prepare monthly management accounts to include full P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflows, and Variance Analysis;
• Ownership of the financial reporting for some of the venues, including building stakeholder relationships
• Assist with the year end audit process and quarterly VAT Returns;
• Assist with the annual budgeting & forecasting process including reforecasting and variance;
• Manage the quarterly cashflow forecasting
• Manage intercompany accounts
• Business Partner Venue Management on financial performance, risks & opportunities

Candidate Specification:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with at least 3 year experience working as a Senior Management Accountant;
• Experience of managing and developing a finance team
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, who is confident, enthusiastic and adaptable
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, ideally with multi-site experience
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, self starter who is willing to go the extra mile to make a difference
• Experience ideally gained within an entertainment, live, theatre or hospitality experience would be preferable
• Excellent attention to detail, organised, logical and methodical

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