Senior Management Accountant, Central London, Media Production, £55,000-£60,000 (Hybrid Role)
We are looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join the finance team where you’ll have a strong background in financial management and analysis.
This role will involve working closely with senior management in particular the Financial Controller & Head of Finance to provide financial insights and drive business performance.
Please note you must have previous experience within TV/Media Production Agencies!
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a broad role in a highly successful business.
Main Responsibilities:
* Produce monthly P&L including commentary on all material variances.
* Prepare and process month end journals/reclassifications.
* Perform reconciliations from the general ledger to the management accounts
* Review and lead reporting deliverables from the outsourced team
* Ensure agency commercial team provides necessary information for inclusion in month end numbers
* Liaise with agency commercial team on any areas of the management accounts under their control
* Produce departmental P&L statements and present a synopsis to various key stake holders, as required
* Identify areas where costs can be controlled and communicate these with department heads
* Analysis of the Balance Sheet position and explanation of variances against budget and previous quarters
* Perform reconciliations from the general ledger to the management account balances
* Cash flow modelling
* Co-ordination of monthly working capital reporting.
* Prepare quarterly forecasts with actual and forward-looking budget
* Take ownership of overhead cost budgeting in conjunction with agency
Requirements:
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
* At least 3 years previous experience with Media/Marketing Agency.
* End to End Management Account experience a must.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information in a clear and concise manner.
* Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of accounting best practice
* Commercial mindset.
* Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data.
* Experience of working with senior management to drive business performance.
* A clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
* Previous experience within the Media/TV sector.
If this sounds like you please do get in touch here or via my email bertie.cox@tracerecruit.com.
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