Reed

Management Accountant - Media Broadcasting

Absolute Recruit
SW1W9NF
£45,000 – £55,000
about 18 hours ago
hybrid

Skills & Technologies

Pivot TablesVLOOKUPAdvanced ExcelExcelAccountingFinancial ModellingAuditBudgetingForecastingACAACCACIMAComplianceP&LBalance SheetVariance AnalysisManagement AccountsYear-EndFinancial ControlReporting

Job Description

Join a well-established business operating within the media and broadcasting space, where finance plays a key role in supporting commercial decision-making and driving business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Management Accountant who enjoys taking ownership, partnering with stakeholders across the business, and contributing to process improvements. The role offers broad exposure across multiple revenue streams and business functions, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their commercial finance and business partnering experience.

Hybrid working with just 2 days per week in the office

Key Duties

Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for designated business units

Take ownership of multiple P&Ls, providing meaningful analysis and commercial insight

Prepare monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast, including detailed commentary for management reporting

Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial controls are maintained

Partner with budget holders and senior stakeholders to support decision-making and financial performance

Review and interpret commercial contracts, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and budgeting

Assist with the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles

Provide financial modelling, analysis, and ad hoc reporting to senior management

Monitor revenue streams and work closely with internal teams to support effective cash collection

Support year-end audit processes and ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting, controls, and efficiency

Act as the key finance contact for day-to-day operational queries across the business

Key Skills

Part-qualified/Finalist or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Previous experience producing management accounts and owning a P&L

Strong commercial awareness with the ability to understand key revenue and cost drivers

Confident business partner, able to build relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to investigate and explain variances

Strong balance sheet reconciliation and financial control experience

Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and logical functions

Proactive and hands-on approach with a willingness to challenge processes and suggest improvements

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

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