Senior Management Accountant

Creative Artists Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment agency in Greater London is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to oversee financial performance across divisions. The role requires a qualified accountant with at least two years of post-qualification experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, conducting variance analysis, and supporting statutory audits. This position offers a dynamic work environment focusing on collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience.
• Previous experience in a management accountant role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month end journals and management reports.
• Conduct variance analysis for budgets versus actuals.
• Business partner with division heads regarding financial performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Job description

Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in film, television, music, theatre, sports, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand marketing and licensing, executive search, games, and philanthropy, among other areas.

Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world.

CAA, founded in 1975, is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. For more information, please visit www.caa.com.

OVERVIEW

As the Senior Management Accountant for CAA UK covering the Music, Publishing, TV, and Speakers divisions, you will report directly into the Financial Controller. The role has a wide range of responsibilities and will require someone who is proactive, organised and can work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of month end journals, month end P&L including supporting documentation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for month end close and timely preparation of financial and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow).
• Variance analysis budgets v actuals for period and YTD.
• Produce month end performance review packs for the five divisions of CAA UK (Music, Publishing, TV, Speakers, and Corporate).
• Preparation of the annual budget and the 6 month reforecast.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly variance (flux) analysis on P&L and balance sheet movements vs prior periods.
• Ensuring timely, accurate and completeness of transaction processing into the financial system, Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Ensuring timely and accurate submission of financial reporting to Group Finance (LA).
• Business Partner with 5 division heads regarding financial performance and ad hoc queries.
• Preparation of the quarterly VAT return.
• Perform calculations, analyses and reports as requested by the Financial Controller or Finance Director.
• Play a key role in the annual statutory audits by preparing documentation and supporting schedules.
• Provide support on the Group US GAAP statutory audit.
• Work with the Financial Controller and Finance Director to ensure that internal control processes are documented and reviewed.
• Work with the Financial Controller to review finance processes and make recommendations for improvements where appropriate.
• Assist the Financial Controller or Finance Director in ad hoc work and projects including current projects relating to the client trust system and the transition to a new finance system.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent with minimum 2 years post-qualified experience.
• Previous experience in a management accountant role is preferred.
• Proactive problem-solving ability with an interest in further development within the organisation.
• Must have a high level of attention to detail and great organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as the role involves dealing with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to be a team player with a conscientious and motivated attitude.
• Ability to work under multiple tight deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Friendly and personable manner and able to liaise with confidence in dealings with Agents.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, including V look ups and Pivots.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP is desirable.
• An interest in the media and entertainment industry is desired.

Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment. Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law. Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.