Assistant Finance Manager

Great new position working for a global Music giant that has materialised due to an internal promotion.

This is a great, all round role for someone who has qualified within the last couple of years and wants to work within a busy but relaxed environment.

The role has a nice blend of responsibilities and requires an individual who has a genuine interest in music.

This is a great position within a great company!

The role:

-          Month end duties including accruals, income, Gross profit variances again budget;

-          Month end reporting, reviewing overheads and revenue analysis;

-          Manage the production of revenue figures for monthly reporting and quarterly forecasting;

-          Maintain/improve client profitability reports through in depth analysis;

-          Maintain fixed asset register;

-          Prepare statutory accounts for various entities under IFRS and manage the audit process for these areas;

-          Balance Sheet reconciliations;

-          Prepare various HMRC returns (VAT, EC Sales);

-          Process royalty payments, royalty creditor reconciliations and integrate payment information to the client dashboard;

-          Assist with budgeting & forecasting;

-          Reconcile un-couped advances; ensuring suitable provision is taken against specific deals based on deals earning history, projected earnings and ageing;

-          Assist with dormant company liquidations;

-          Ad hoc projects including acquisitions & organisational change.

The person:

-          Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent);

-          Relevant experience (Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Month end, Statutory Accounts etc) ideally gained within a Music or Media company or a non corporate environment;

-          Strong team player with excellent attention to detail and the ability to ensure everyone meets their deadlines;

-           Advanced Excel;

-          Strong communication & interpersonal skills;

-          Ability to challenge and influence others;

-          Diligent, conscientious and highly organised.