Management Accountant - 4 month FTC

We re on the lookout for a proactive and professional accountant with a knack for clear communication and a passion for improvement. A true team player, you ll bring a thirst for change and a mastery of systems. With a self-motivated approach, a strong customer service ethic, and a calm, adaptable nature, you ll thrive in an ever-changing environment and a good sense of humour is a must!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic

• Support the team structure to ensure results are delivered as quickly and accurately as possible, leading team members in continual process improvement.
• Identify areas for improvement and encourage team initiatives to resolve issues and reduce areas of risk.

Financial

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and cashflow, alongside variance analysis and commentary.
• Take ownership of financial reporting for three venues, fostering relationships with key stakeholders at each venue.
• Regularly check and reconcile balance sheet items to ensure accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations for yourself and your team.
• Act as the primary contact for the year-end audit process, responding to queries from auditors promptly and in accordance with deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, contribute to the review of management accounts versus budgets and reforecasts.
• Manage the cash flow process, including preparation of a 12-week cash flow report, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of cash requirements.
• Collaborate with the venues finance team and AP to ensure smooth sales and payment cycles, authorising payments and payroll on HSBC and ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payments and receipts.
• Oversee the monthly settlements process, updating summaries, creating and posting settlements accruals, and ensuring accurate accounting for intercompany balances.
• Prepare and review various journals, including accruals, lease journals, prepayments, funding, and deferred revenue journals, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Take ownership of VAT returns, stock audits, and manage overdue cash procedures, assessing the recoverability of debtors and ensuring timely communication with the Head of Finance regarding potential bad debt.
• Maintain strong use of X3 and SEI for Venues Finance, overseeing accounting processes on the platform and ensuring smooth operations.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a management accountant with leadership responsibilities, ideally within the entertainment sector, demonstrating a strong understanding of industry-specific financial processes.
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Advanced Excel and IT skills, with hands-on experience using accounting systems such as Sage X3 for seamless financial management and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data in high-pressure environments.