Management Accountant - 12 month FTC

Handle Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Management Accountant to support financial clarity and strategic guidance for a top entertainment brand. Responsibilities include managing accounts, overseeing cash flow, and preparing year-end audit files. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of finance experience and are proficient in Microsoft Dynamics. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a reputable company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a finance function.
• Strong background in bank reconciliations and cash flow reporting.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts focusing on overheads and cost analysis.
• Partner with departmental leads to review quarterly financial performance.
• Manage monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare year-end audit files, including group consolidations.

Skills

Strong analytical and numerical abilities

Stakeholder management skills

Effective communication

Education

Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central

Job description

Management Accountant needed for an awesome entertainment brand! The Finance team sits at the heart of business, that drives financial clarity, stability, and insight across the organisation. This role plays a key part in supporting both commercial and operational success by delivering accurate reporting, strong financial control, and strategic guidance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to gain some valuable experience at such a credible company!

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with a strong focus on overheads and cost analysis, comparing performance against budget and prior year
• Partner with departmental leads to review quarterly financial performance
• Manage monthly accruals and prepayments
• Complete and maintain regular balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain the weekly cash flow forecast and prepare clear commentary on notable monthly cash flow movements
• Conduct weekly purchase ledger reviews in collaboration with the Finance Assistant
• Support the creation of the annual budget, taking ownership of assigned cost centre budgets
• Prepare year-end audit files, including group consolidations and supporting notes

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or International equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a finance function
• Strong background in bank reconciliations and cash flow reporting
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central is highly advantageous
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities to support reconciliations and treasury activities

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.