Assistant Management Accountant-Film

Handle Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global production company in London seeks a part qualified accountant to join their team on a hybrid basis. The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, payroll journals, and VAT returns, requiring a strong understanding of accounting principles and advanced Excel skills. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a production environment, with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in a production environment is preferred.
• Clear understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet.
• Posting monthly payroll journals analyzed across various codes.
• Ownership of balance sheet with monthly reconciliations.

Skills

Part Qualified Accountant

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical mind

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Part Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central/Dynamics 365

Jet Reporting

Job description

Handle are working with a leading global production company that specialises in high-end sports production, unscripted entertainment, branded content, and factual television

We are looking for a part qualified accountant with production/film or entertainment experience to join the team on a hybrid basis (4 days in and 1 day working from home)

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of the monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and various analyses for the parent company (including a New Zealand branch) and its subsidiary companies
• Preparation and posting of monthly payroll journals, analysed across various productions and overheads codes
• Calculating and posting monthly revenue deferral/accrual journals based on production records
• Calculating and posting monthly accrual and prepayment journals for both production costs and overheads
• Ownership of balance sheet, performing monthly reconciliations and investigating issues where necessary
• Responsible for maintenance of Fixed Asset registers, including calculation and posting of depreciation journals each month
• Reconciling and submission of quarterly VAT Returns for the parent company and its subsidiary companies
• Reconciling and submission of the New Zealand branch GST Return every 2 months
• Monthly Pension uploads to the Aegon Portal for the parent company and its subsidiary companies
• Assisting other teams, such as Production and Facilities, with finance-related queries

Experience

• Part Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.)
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a Production environment, with a clear understanding of accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software, with experience in Microsoft Business Central/Dynamics 365 or similar systems preferred
• Experience of using Jet Reporting would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong analytical mind and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.