Management Accountant

Halliday Marx have partnered with a rapidly growing media business to hire a Management Accountant on an interim basis for 6 months.

Responsibilities

Ownership of the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across multiple cost centres and revenue streams

Preparation of detailed profit & loss statements, with clear commentary on performance vs budget and prior periods

Full responsibility for accruals, prepayments, and journals, ensuring costs and revenues are recognised correctly

Delivery of insightful variance analysis, identifying key drivers across campaigns, projects, and client accounts

Partnering with client services and project teams to track campaign performance, revenue recognition, and profitability

Supporting the production of budgets and forecasts, working closely with department heads to challenge assumptions and improve accuracy

Providing commercial insight into project margins, utilisation rates, and billable vs non-billable time

Monitoring and analysing revenue streams, including retainer-based, project-based, and performance-driven income

Assisting with cash flow forecasting, including tracking client payments and supplier commitments

Working closely with the wider finance team to ensure balance sheet integrity and resolve any discrepancies

Supporting year-end processes and audit, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor queries

Collaborating with non-finance teams to improve financial awareness and understanding of key metrics

Requirements

Available to start within 1 week notice

Minimum of 2 years experience within Management Accounts

Confident

Outstanding communication skills