Assistant Management Accountant + Study Support | Award-Winning Film Company | London
The Client
Harmonic is delighted to be working with an iconic, multi-award-winning film and distribution company in their search for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their London team. This creative business has produced some of the most celebrated titles in the industry, with a history of international success and a reputation for high-quality, culturally significant work.
Having recently expanded into high-end television drama, the company is entering a dynamic new phase with several exciting projects in development. With production activity set to increase over the coming years, this is a rare opportunity to join a business at the heart of the entertainment industry.
The Role
This is a newly created position within a close-knit, 4-person finance team, reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with a Fractional CFO. The role will initially focus on taking ownership of royalties, distribution, and reporting processes, ensuring these are delivered with accuracy, efficiency, and clear communication across the business. Alongside this, you'll play a key role in maintaining smooth day-to-day finance operations and helping to enhance systems and workflows as the business grows.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional with experience in the film industry, with clear progression to a Management Accountant role alongside their study support package. It's a varied role where you'll work across both UK and international finance activities, liaising with colleagues across multiple countries. You'll be instrumental in improving processes, streamlining reporting, and ensuring accurate, timely information is delivered to key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
* Prepare quarterly royalties statements and bi-annual talent statements.
* Review royalties statements from international offices, reworking to include UK sales fees and onward reporting to Collection Agents.
* Prepare monthly income accruals for international sales and other income streams.
* Raise invoices for sales and royalties receivable.
* Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and credit card transactions.
* Manage weekly cash reporting for internal purposes and monthly reporting to group finance.
* Complete weekly bank reconciliations and monthly aged debtor reports, including debtor chasing.
* Assist in updating the monthly Development Report and invoicing for development projects.
* Support the month-end process, posting to ledgers accurately and on time.
* Request certificates for withholding tax purposes.
* Contribute to process improvements, systems upgrades, and workflow efficiencies.
What we need to see (essential):
* Previous experience in royalties or distribution reporting.
* Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and clear data presentation).
* Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a process-driven mindset.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with international teams.
What we'd like to see (preferred):
* Experience using Sun Systems.
* Confidence in managing large data sets and clearing historical financial backlogs.
* Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced, and highly collaborative team.
Location:
Central London (Hybrid + Flexi Hours)
Contract:
12-month FTC, with potential to go permanent
Salary:
£35,000 – £45,000 + study support + benefits
Start Date:
Flexible
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.