Overview
Assistant Management Accountant – London, N1C 4AG, United Kingdom
The A Side: A Day in The Life
To assist the Senior Management Accountants in delivering the timely, accurate and well-presented results for the Central UK Recorded Music company. Working with our Shared Service centre to maximise the team’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the business including, Record Labels, Finance, IT, Commercial, Royalties, Legal and Tax departments.
The B Side: Skills & Experience
Be financial:
- Assist with the preparation of month end financials within corporate deadlines, including all accruals, interface closings, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Involved in the monthly HFM submission to corporate finance, monthly management pack preparation and variance analysis on the P&L.
- Financial accounting, including assisting with statutory accounts and external & internal auditors’ questions.
- Assist the Senior Management Accountants in maintaining an effective control framework, including designing and implementing approval mechanisms for both our teams Onshore & Offshore.
Be collaborative:
- Work to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of our offshore shared service centre. Continual process improvement to maximise centralisation.
Be analytical:
- Provide financial analysis to the Senior Management Accountant and the Group Finance Director and other stakeholders within the group.
Person Specification
- Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Enthusiastic, with interest in working in music; as mentioned ideally with previous experience within a media organization
- Self-motivated with good organisational and communication skills with a strong attention to detail
- Previous experience with SAP, SAP Business Object Analysis for Office, BPC & HFM reporting suites is desirable
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Genuine interest in systems and system improvements
- Previous experience in working with outsourced functions
Bonus Tracks: Your Benefits
- Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 paid days of annual leave
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan available
- Holiday Purchase scheme
- Dental and Travel Insurance options
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Cars
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)
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