About this role
Management Accountant | TV & Entertainment | Glasgow
Newly qualified and ready to make your mark in TV and entertainment?
We’re recruiting a Management Accountant for an ambitious, award-winning creative business in the heart of Glasgow. This is an opportunity to take real ownership, work closely with senior leadership and understand the projects and commercial decisions behind the numbers.
Known for producing high-quality content and attracting some of the industry’s best talent, the organisation offers an exciting setting for a recently qualified accountant looking to broaden their experience.
Working closely with the fractional Finance Director, you’ll take ownership of management accounting and reporting, helping senior leaders understand performance and make informed decisions. You’ll also manage a Finance/AP Assistant, with exposure across project finance, corporate reporting, audit and wider finance initiatives.
There’s plenty of variety, visibility and meaningful responsibility, giving you the opportunity to build your commercial confidence and shape how the finance function works.
The role is predominantly office based, with an element of flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
Own the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and supporting analysisDeliver clear, insightful monthly reporting for senior management and external stakeholdersTake ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and resolving discrepanciesPrepare and post payroll journals across projects and overhead cost centresManage monthly accruals, prepayments, revenue deferrals and associated journalsPrepare UK VAT returns and relevant international tax submissionsSupport revenue and royalty reportingMaintain the fixed asset register and calculate monthly depreciationSupport statutory accounts, year-end reporting and audit deliverablesLine manage the Finance/AP Assistant, supporting their developmentContribute to finance projects and identify opportunities to improve processes About You
You’ll ideally be newly or recently qualified in ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with strong management accounting and financial reporting experience, and an interest in getting closer to the commercial side of a business.
Experience in TV, entertainment, media, production, the creative industries or another project-based environment would be advantageous.
You’ll also bring:
Strong technical accounting knowledge and an up-to-date understanding of accounting standardsAn analytical approach, with the curiosity to investigate what’s driving the numbersAdvanced Excel skills and confidence using accounting or ERP systemsIdeally, experience with Microsoft Business Central, Dynamics 365 or a similar platformStrong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with finance and non-finance colleaguesA proactive approach and confidence taking ownership of your workloadThe ability to work independently and recognise when to seek guidanceExcellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracyThe ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced business If you’re looking for a role where you can build on your qualification, take on meaningful responsibility and see how your work influences an exciting creative business, we’d love to hear from you.