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 Assistants, 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.