Assistant Management Accountant - Music

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a major player in the Music and Live Events Industry. The role involves producing financial reports, managing budgets, and assisting with audits. Candidates should have a degree in an Accounting-related subject and be studying for the ACCA/CIMA qualification. This is a unique opportunity offering a full study package.

Benefits

Full study package (ACCA/CIMA)

Qualifications

• High-calibre graduate with a minimum of a 2:1 degree or equivalent.
• Studying for ACCA/CIMA qualification or having exemptions.
• Experience in an accounting function within media and entertainment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly comparisons for senior management.
• Track and allocate revenue for events and manage Profit and Loss statements.
• Process journals for month-end accounts.
• Handle invoices and maintain ledgers.
• Prepare month-end reports.
• Support submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks and financial reporting.
• Prepare for annual audits and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting-related subject

Job description

Handle is recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to work for a well-recognised and major player within the Music and Live Events Industry. Offering a full study package (ACCA/CIMA), the successful candidate will report directly to the FD and will assist with all aspects of Management Accounts, including:

1. Producing weekly comparisons (Actual vs forecast results) for senior management
2. Tracking and allocating revenue to appropriate events, managing 15-20 events per week, and producing weekly event Profit and Loss statements
3. Processing relevant journals for month-end accounts preparation
4. Handling customer invoices and maintaining the purchase and sales ledger
5. Preparing month-end reports
6. Supporting submission of quarterly VAT returns
7. Assisting the Finance Director and Operations Director with ad hoc tasks and financial reporting
8. Preparing schedules and supporting the annual audit
9. Performing monthly bank reconciliations

We are seeking a high-calibre graduate (Accounting-related subject) with a 2:1 level or equivalent.

The candidate should have exemptions from or be studying for an ACCA/CIMA qualification.

Experience within an accounting function in media and entertainment is essential.

This is a rare and progressive opportunity not to be missed! Apply now!

All successful candidates will be contacted within 2 working days of application. Due to high application volume, we may not respond to everyone directly, but we will do our best.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds. We pride ourselves on attracting the best talent through our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.