Management Accountant (Media)

TL;DR

Management Accountant (Finance): Managing the full cycle of monthly management accounts for a leading media company with an accent on month-end closing and VAT compliance. Focus on variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and business partnering with stakeholders to drive financial clarity.

Location: Hybrid (London)

Salary: £47,000 - £50,000 per annum

Company

A leading media company based in London.

What you will do

• Prepare monthly management accounts from start to finish.
• Manage month-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and provide variance analysis with commentary.
• Handle the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Manage cash flow reporting, forecasting, and provide support for budgeting activities.
• Partner with key business stakeholders and assist with audit and year-end processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant with the ability to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of VAT and practical experience preparing VAT returns.
• Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Available for an immediate start.
• Must be based in or able to work in London (Hybrid).

Nice to have

• Experience within Media, Advertising, Publishing, Entertainment, Broadcasting, or Creative industries.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working pattern with WFH every Friday.
• Opportunity for an ongoing temporary assignment to transition into a permanent role.