Management Accountant - London, United Kingdom - Handle Recruitment

Handle Recruitment

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Management Accountant - Publishing - Central London

A growing Publishing leader are looking for a Part Qualified Management Accountant to join the team in London on a permanent basis.

This Management Accountant will be responsible for the month end financial statements for the publishing divisions by ensuringthat the Head of Financial Reporting and Group Financial Controller have all information they require.

Key responsibilities:

Preparation of month end Profit and Loss Accounts for publishing divisions, ensuring revenues and costs are accurately stated.
Producing month end pack, which provide key financial analysis and KPIs for relevant publishing divisions
Assisting finance team in all aspects of the preparation, including posting journals, running reports, posting monthly packs onto intranet
Performing month end and quarter end balance sheet reconciliations for all relevant accounts and providing detailed explanations for any variances
Prepare statements of earnings & costs on specific titles to enable payment to authors of appropriate profit share
Assisting in the year end statutory audit as required
Provide assistance and support where required during the annual budget process
Review of the forecast submitted by Commercial Finance team
Work closely with the relevant Commercial Directors and Analyst to better understand actual and forecast data, providing assistance and support where required

Key skills:

Part qualified or studying towards an ACCA/CIMA qualification
Some management accounting exposure and experience working as part of a finance function
A keen interest in the Publishing industry would be a bonus
A background within a Creative business is highly desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Collaborative work approach and team player
Highly organised and ability to work in a fast paced environment
Excellent Excel skills.
Solid time management and organisation skills

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.