Management Accountant

Sector:Media & Communications
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£50,000 per annum
Town/City:Watford
County:Hertfordshire
Job ref:39696 S05
Post Date:21. 03. 2025
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About the Role

A forward-thinking media and broadcast business is looking for a hands-on Management Accountant to support the delivery of accurate financial reporting and help embed consistent processes across the group. 

Working alongside the Head of Finance, you’ll take ownership of monthly reporting for multiple entities, assist in audit preparation, and support system and process improvements across the newly integrated group structure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and perform balance sheet reconciliations for multiple business units, including holding and overseas entities.
  • Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
  • Report variances and key insights to Group Finance.
  • Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and support both group and local audits.
  • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modelling for allocated entities.
  • Ensure accuracy of intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
  • Support the implementation of new finance systems and contribute to process improvements.
  • Assist in ESG reporting and maintain fixed asset registers.
  • Collaborate with commercial and operational colleagues to enhance data quality.
  • Assist in monthly group consolidation and maintain the corporate bond schedule.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in accounts preparation and management reporting.
  • Ideally part-qualified or actively studying towards a recognised qualification (ACCA/CIMA).
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and reporting processes.
  • Excellent Excel skills; experience with Sage 300, Business Central, or Insphire is beneficial.
  • Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Confident working with non-financial stakeholders and building relationships across departments.
  • Experience in multi-currency, multinational environments is advantageous.

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