This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant who has a passion for Music & Entertainment. Working for a highly respected and globally renowned business this position will have day to day responsibility for the Financial Accounts within one of their busy operating businesses.

Looking for a qualified individual with post qualified experience you will need to be technically strong and have the ability to manage a number of relationships across the business.

This is a busy and varied role that requires someone who is highly motivated and has a passion for working within the Media & Entertainment industry.

The role:

• Prepare/Review month end financials to include accruals, P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, Cash flow and variance analysis;
• Assist in the compilation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts for submission and analyse;
• Submit the monthly management and board pack for corporate senior management reviews;
• Undertake commercial & financial analysis as required by management;
• Ensure financial information of investments are tracked and review against KPIs
• Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors;
• Prepare Royalty & copyright accruals and reconcile to the royalty system;
• Continuously review and implement strong controls and procedures;
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation and tax credit structures.

The person:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with post qualified experience;
• Educated to degree calibre;
• Experience gained within a Media or Music Company would be highly beneficial;
• Experience of statutory accounting and audit files;
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Advanced Excel;
• Confident ability to influence and challenge others;
• Able to work to tight deadlines.