At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance team and manage production accounting for exciting media projects.
- Company: Dynamic Production Media company in Central London with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hands-on role with diverse responsibilities and excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Join a creative environment where your financial expertise drives impactful productions.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with strong financial and team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 85000 £ per year.
Halliday Marx have an exclusive Head of Accounts opportunity in a fantastic Production Media company.
£80,000 - £85,000
Hybrid (3-4 days in)
Central London
Reporting to the Finance Director, this small, tightly knit company need a personality who will work as part of a team. This is a varied and hands-on finance role, combining day-to-day management of the Finance team with responsibility for the financial reporting and accounting of productions. Working closely with the Finance Director, the role will have visibility across a number of productions as well as regular interaction with investors, directors and royalty earners.
Production Accounting & Reporting
- Take ownership of the cyclical reporting of production accounts across all UK-based productions, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and delivered on time.
- Review production costs to ensure expenditure is captured within the correct reporting periods and cost centres.
- Post payroll and reserve journals and review reserve accounts to ensure anticipated production costs are appropriately covered.
- Calculate royalty pools and manage the associated reporting to royalty earners, including self-billing where applicable.
- Prepare financial reporting for investors and directors where required.
- Manage the cyclical reporting of Productions, calculating royalty distributions.
- Calculate and distribute production profits on a quarterly basis.
Finance Operations & Team Management
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Finance team, supporting them in delivering accurate and timely processing.
- Manage key weekly finance activities, including payroll and payment runs.
- Review and authorise payments.
- Regularly review aged debtors, creditors and cash balances, identifying and following up on any issues.
Year End & Audit
- Prepare year-end schedules, reconciliations and supporting information for the annual audit.
- Act as a key point of contact throughout the audit process, responding to queries and coordinating information as required.
Wider Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Finance Director, highlighting any financial issues, risks or areas requiring attention.
- Provide support across a small number of HR and IT matters as required, adding further variety to the position.
You will be / have:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMQ or equivalent)
- Good all round experience in Financial accounting, tax and payroll.
- Strong Excel skills
- A thirst for bringing streamlined working practices to the department.
- A decent understanding of Corporation tax and relevant tax relief
- A team worker that is not afraid of a hands-on accounting as well as managing.
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