Management Accountant

Harper May is working with a growing media and events operator backed by experienced management and strategic investor support. The business runs multiple events and content streams annually, serving a broad client base across the UK and Europe. Recent expansion has driven complexity in project accounting and management reporting, and the finance function is now building the capability to keep pace with this growth. They are seeking a Management Accountant to establish clearer financial visibility and support commercial decision-making across the organisation.

The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own the monthly management reporting cycle and develop the analytical foundation the business needs to manage performance and cash flow. Working across project teams, departmental heads, and senior leadership, you will translate financial data into insight that drives decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Produce monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis and commentary on performance drivers

Build and maintain project-level financial tracking, ensuring costs and profitability are visible to stakeholders in real time

Lead annual budget and forecast cycles, working with operational teams to build realistic plans and track delivery

Monitor cash flow and working capital, identifying risks and recommending actions to protect liquidity

Support cost control across the business, analysing spend trends and flagging opportunities for efficiency

Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and business case support for commercial and strategic initiatives

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and support external audit activity

What we are looking for

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or part-qualified

2-4 years as a Management Accountant, ideally in media, events, or professional services

Strong Excel skills and proven experience with accounting systems and reporting tools

Solid grasp of P&L, cash flow, and project accounting principles

Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance audiences

Comfortable with ambiguity and able to prioritise in a busy, project-driven setting