Management Accountant | Award-Winning Animation Studio | 12-Month FTC | London/Hybrid

Harmonic are delighted to be working again with a global, award-winning animation studio celebrated for their beautiful IP, household-name commercial clients, and hugely talented creative team. The studio’s work spans children’s programming for platforms including Nickelodeon, CBBC and Disney, alongside short-form projects for leading brands such as Meta, BBC Sports, LEGO, and Nivea. With multiple Emmys, BAFTAs and other major accolades, their storytelling and craft are recognised across the industry. Certified as a “Great Place to Work”, the studio fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, care and creativity, offering an environment where finance professionals can make an impact at the heart of production.

Role

As Management Accountant, you’ll take ownership of all day-to-day finance processes, working closely with Directors (with the support of a talented Financial Controller, COO, and Head of Finance) to produce management accounts, royalty reports, forecasts and ad‑hoc financial insights. The role combines hands‑on accounting with stakeholder interaction, providing accurate and timely information to support commercial and creative decision‑making. You’ll be responsible for delivering monthly management accounts with commentary, preparing year‑end audit packs, managing payments and reconciliations, and ensuring financial controls are maintained. Alongside this, you will produce quarterly forecasts and cashflows, oversee VAT returns, and ensure accurate royalty calculations and reporting for rights holders. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, perfect for someone looking to join a well‑loved creative studio with a hands‑on remit and plenty of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with supporting commentary on performance and variances
• Develop quarterly forecasts, cashflows and variance analysis alongside senior stakeholders
• Produce ad‑hoc reports and financial insights for Directors and project leads
• Oversee the calculation and reconciliation of royalties and commission structures
• Manage the processing of sales invoices, purchase invoices, credit cards and payment runs
• Oversee bank postings, reconciliations and cash management
• Lead monthly payroll in partnership with the external payroll provider
• Prepare year‑end accounts packs and own the audit process end‑to‑end
• Submit quarterly VAT returns and support animation tax relief claims
• Maintain accurate timesheets for project reporting
• Ad‑hoc tasks to support the wider group

What We Need to See (Essential)

• Strong grasp of management accounts, a skilled business partner
• Previous experience in the media and creative industries
• A passion for the entertainment industry!

What We’d Like to See (Bonus)

• Experience with royalties, rights holders or production environments
• Part‑Qualified or Fully Qualified Accountant

Package:

• Contract: 12-month FTC (potential to extend)
• Location: London
• Working Pattern: 2-3 days in-studio, 2-3 days work from home
• Ideal Start: ASAP

If this role is of interest, please apply online or contact Halle at halle.paredes@harmonicfinance.com. Please feel free to share this with friends or colleagues who may be interested. Due to the volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back, please assume you were unsuccessful on this occasion. At Harmonic, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable hiring process. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.