Management Accountant

CINQ FINANCE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global music company is seeking a Management Accountant to support its UK finance team. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, preparing monthly reports, leading balance sheet reviews, and enhancing finance processes. Qualified accountants with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and strong technical skills are encouraged to apply. The position is full-time and located in London, offering a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in management accounting or financial reporting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Experience with NetSuite is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly payroll journals and reconciliations.
• Leading monthly balance sheet reviews and investigating variances.
• Preparing and analyzing monthly revenue cash reports.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Mid-to-large ERP systems

Job description

This range is provided by CINQ FINANCE. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Helping finance leaders in Media and Entertainment hire professionals who understand revenue models, royalties and who align culturally. UK & US.

Management Accountant

We are working with a global music company that partners with artists, writers, and rights holders worldwide.

With offices across the US, UK, Europe, and Australasia, the organisation continues to grow through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The finance function plays a critical role in supporting this growth and ensuring strong governance across multiple territories.

The role

The Management Accountant will support the UK finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and timely insights across a portfolio of international entities. Reporting to the UK Financial Controller, this role combines core accounting responsibilities with business partnering, process improvement, and project work.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a multi‑entity, international environment.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and posting monthly payroll journals and completing associated reconciliations
• Performing ongoing intercompany reconciliations, resolving differences, and managing intercompany balances, including loans and interest
• Leading monthly balance sheet reviews for multiple subsidiaries, investigating variances and discussing findings with senior finance stakeholders
• Preparing and analysing monthly revenue cash reports, identifying trends and explaining variances to budget
• Supporting the onboarding of newly acquired entities into the accounting system and assisting with the resolution of historic or ongoing issues
• Overseeing accounting and compliance for selected European entities, including VAT returns, statutory filings, and liaison with external advisors
• Supporting the annual budgeting process, including reviewing assumptions and contributing to the development of robust financial plans
• Reviewing existing finance processes and driving improvements, efficiencies, and automation where possible
• Working with the wider finance team to enhance the use and effectiveness of the accounting system
• Providing audit support during statutory reporting cycles
• Acting as a technical point of reference for members of the finance team
• Developing and maintaining documentation of finance processes and controls
• Supporting ad‑hoc projects as required by the UK Financial Controller

This role outline is intended as a guide and is not exhaustive.

What we’re looking for:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar management accounting or financial reporting role
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to explain financial information clearly
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling experience (desirable)
• Experience with mid‑to‑large ERP systems (NetSuite exposure advantageous but not essential)

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Musicians and Entertainment Providers

Location: London, England, United Kingdom