Management Accountant

• Produce timely, accurate and high-quality monthly reports and management accounts
• Review and complete commentary and variance analysis
• ensure appropriate challenge/supporting analyses to ensure full understanding of divisional performance
• Work with the team to plan and prepare the annual budget and forecasts for the brand portfolio
• Co-ordinate and maintain monthly finance meetings with key stakeholders from portfolio and ensure clear communication of group process and timelines
• Work closely with key stakeholders to improve balance sheet management review process, making recommendations for improvement and implement as appropriate
• Undertake detailed ad-hoc analysis including KPI reporting (financial and non-financial)
• Ad-hoc work as required by Senior Finance Management team

• ACCA or CIMA part qualified accountant
• Previous experience gained in a similar role/commercial environment
• Solid understanding of basic accounting concepts, systems and processes
• Experience of working to timetables and strict procedures
• Demonstrable attention to detail and ability to apply a methodology for ensuring high level of accuracy
• Experience and understanding of financial systems/software, with good Excel skills
• Commitment to developing and implementing continual process improvements in a complex reporting structure is a requirement for the role, as is the ability to respond flexibly to changing operational needs
• A “finisher” with the genuine drive, enthusiasm and commitment to improve the effectiveness of management reporting processes
• Ability to use initiative, anticipate issues and develop common sense, practical solutions to deliver high quality output to tight deadlines
• Confident team player with strong influencing, facilitation and communication skills
• A good communicator, both oral and written, who is an approachable team player

Media industry background would be beneficial, but not essential

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Claim back everyday health care cost with Medicash our Health Cash back plan
• Lease an Electric vehicle through our EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces