A role has arisen within a global media organisation for a newly qualified Management Accountant to join one of their divisions. Reporting into the Finance Director this role will have full ownership of the monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting alongside involvement with the budgeting and forecasting process.

Sat within a division that is responsible for Entertainment & Events you will have lots of interaction with the business to ensure timely and accurate information is provided for you to complete your tasks.

The business has a global reach and has a fantastic reputation for career development of their individuals. The team are friendly, approachable and incredibly collaborative.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to be in a role where you are able to relate to the end product.

The role:

• Prepare weekly cashflow forecasts and reports on actual revenues
• Full preparation and reconciliation of the monthly management accounts
• Own, develop and consolidate the month end process
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process
• Manage the quarter end reconciliation and new downs processes
• Reconcile and review balance sheet entries for multiple entities
• Work with various Event Accountants to ensure accurate reporting for individual events
• Analyse and communicate drivers impacting revenues on specific events/projects
• Ownership of the overheads for the division including actuals against forecast
• Maintain the group risks and opportunities schedule

The person:

• Ideally newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or QBE with extensive Management Accounting experience in Media or Events
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experienced in preparing a full set of Management Accounts
• Strong exposure to implementing controls and processes
• Experience gained within a Media or Events environment preferable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Adaptable, commercially minded, logical and a natural problem solver
• Highly motivated, proactive, positive ‘can-do’ attitude and thrives in a busy and dynamic environment

Due to the high volume of applications received, regrettably only successful candidates will be contacted