Assistant Management Accountant-Film

Handle Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global production company is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to prepare monthly management accounts and support financial operations. The ideal candidate will be a part qualified accountant with production experience and strong analytical skills. This hybrid role offers a balance of in-office and remote work in Richmond upon Thames, England.

Qualifications

• Part Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) with prior experience in a production environment.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheets.
• Calculate and post monthly accrual and prepayment journals.
• Reconcile and submit quarterly VAT Returns.

Skills

Part Qualified accountant

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical mind

Excellent communication skills

Education

ACCAs, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Business Central/Dynamics 365

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant - Film (112572) Richmond upon Thames, England

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP55000 per annum

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