Management Accountant

Exciting sports media business going through a rapid period of growth are looking for a Management Accountant to join their London HQ. Key to the role is taking full ownership of the Finance function alongside producing timely, precise and value-adding reports and analysis to help support the decision-making process of the broader business.

The Role

• Manage the operating functions of the Finance team, ensuring all elements of the balance sheet and P&L are fully up to date and represent a true picture of the company.
• Take responsibility to ensure full detail and complete clarity in accounts payable, accounts receivable and the companies’ bank accounts.
• In time manage an Accounts Assistant and assist the Head of Finance grow the team both locally and globally.
• Produce and consolidate monthly management accounts for the Group.
• Prepare weekly management reports to form the basis of the Executive Chairman’s weekly review of the business.
• Create and develop ad-hoc reports to support the decision-making process.
• Management of an Accounts Assistant in day to day running of accounts payable, accounts receivable and the bank.
• Oversee the credit control process.
• Help create, manage and reconcile project budgets.
• Provide analysis of the businesses performance - reporting both internally and externally to clients.
• Support the Head of Finance and Operations in the creation of group budgets and adapting the company’s business plan.
• Assist the Head of Finance and Operations in preparing Board documents for quarterly board meetings.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Review and report on the company’s staffing structure, focussing on potential cost efficiencies.
• Complete VAT returns.

The Person

• Proven experience providing accurate monthly management accounts under strict time constraints.
• Evidence of successfully working within a fast paced and evolving work environment.
• Preferably a finalist or qualified in ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent qualification
• At least three years relevant experience, preferably within a marketing, media or technology environment.
• Ability to resolve problems and the confidence to make proposals to and advise senior staff.
• Ability to focus and concentrate when the subject matter around the individual can be distracting from time