At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead statutory reporting and audits for a top entertainment company.
- Company: Join a global leader in film, TV, and digital distribution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and a dynamic team environment.
- Other info: Immediate start for a 16-18 month contract; equal opportunity employer.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a prestigious company while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in statutory reporting and audit management.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Overview
Lead statutory reporting and audit for one of the world’s most influential entertainment companies. MAT COVER 16 – 18 MONTH FTC. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE A NOTICE PERIOD.
The Company
Our client has a strong and diversified presence in film, television, home entertainment and digital distribution.
The Role
As the Head of Statutory Reporting and Audit, you will be responsible for leading the company’s end‑to‑end statutory reporting, audit delivery and regulatory compliance across the UK.
Key responsibilities
- Lead statutory reporting, year-end accounts and external audits.
- Maintain financial records, controls, tax compliance and regulatory filings.
- Manage royalty reporting and audits, ensuring timely delivery.
- Monitor IFRS, US GAAP and UK tax developments.
- Support cash flow forecasting and management reporting.
- Partner with legal, commercial, tax and external advisors on reporting and compliance.
- Support new deals and acquisitions with the Group Reporting Team.
- Lead the reporting and finance team while supporting the EVP of Finance.
- The Person
With extensive experience in statutory reporting, audit management and leading finance teams, you should bring a strong track record of delivering accurate reporting within a complex, multinational organisation.
As a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), you will demonstrate deep technical knowledge across US GAAP, IFRS and UK tax legislation, alongside hands‑on experience managing VAT, Corporation Tax and regulatory submissions.
You should be confident managing external audits, preparing statutory accounts and liaising with regulatory bodies, with advanced Excel capability and ideally some exposure to SAP.
Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.
- To learn more about Searchlight, see: https://searchlight. global/
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Head of Statutory Reporting & Audit - Immediate start employer: Searchlight
SEARCHLIGHT offers an exciting opportunity for a Junior Finance Assistant to join a vibrant media team in London, where creativity meets finance. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages learning and development within the dynamic TV and entertainment sector. Employees benefit from hands-on experience, mentorship, and a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork.
