Management Accountant

Harper May Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing entertainment business in Greater London seeks a Management Accountant to strengthen financial reporting and assist commercial decisions. The role involves preparing management accounts, budgeting, and enhancing financial models. Ideal candidates will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or equivalent, with strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and experience in entertainment or project-based environments are essential. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in an entertainment or project-based environment.
• Strong analytical skills to present financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Partner with teams to monitor costs and performance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Confident communicator

Detail-focused

Financial modelling capability

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is a growing entertainment business operating across live experiences, content, and creative projects. With a diverse portfolio and a fast-moving commercial environment, the company continues to invest in new productions and revenue streams. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to strengthen financial reporting and support commercial decision-making across the business.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Management Accountant will take responsibility for producing timely, accurate management information and providing insight to support operational and creative teams. This role offers broad exposure across projects, productions, and commercial activity in a dynamic, project-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis and commentary
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning across projects and productions
• Partner with operational teams to monitor costs, margins, and performance
• Review project profitability and provide insight on cost control and resource allocation
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close processes
• Support year-end reporting and audit preparation
• Maintain and improve financial models, reports, and management information
• Contribute to process improvement and reporting efficiency initiatives

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in an entertainment, media, or project-based environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present financial information clearly
• Confident communicator able to work with non-finance stakeholders
• High level of Excel and financial modelling capability
• Detail-focused, commercially minded, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting