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Management Accountant - Temporary Contract

Management Accountant - Temporary Contract

Absolute Recruit • London, South East England, UK
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description
This Management Accountant role offers the opportunity to take ownership of core financial reporting and partner closely with operational teams in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. You’ll play a key role in delivering accurate financial insights, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and driving performance across multiple productions. This is a 3-month temporary assignment (possibility of extension) within a dynamic TV/Entertainment business, operating on a hybrid basis with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.Key Duties
  • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including full P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast
  • Prepare and deliver insightful commentary on financial performance, highlighting key risks, opportunities, and drivers of variance
  • Partner closely with production teams and department heads to support budgeting and reforecasting cycles, ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with operational plans
  • Track and monitor production costs across multiple projects, ensuring spend is accurately recorded and in line with approved budgets
  • Analyse project profitability, providing clear insight into margins, cost overruns, and efficiency opportunities
  • Support cash flow forecasting by analysing working capital movements, production schedules, and payment timelines
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including scenario analysis where required
  • Maintain and improve financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and supporting audit requirements
  • Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and cost reallocations
  • Support the year-end process, including audit preparation, reconciliations, and responding to auditor queries
  • Work with finance systems to extract, validate, and analyse financial data, identifying areas for process improvement and increased efficiency
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making and business initiatives
Key Skills
  • Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
  • Previous experience in a management accounting position
  • Background in TV, Entertainment, or a Creative industry is highly desirable
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Proficient in Excel
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