Senior Management Accountant

_{29th November,}

Senior Management Accountant, Central London, Media Production, 55,,000 (Hybrid Role)
 
We are looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join the finance team where youll 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 .

 

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