ABOUT TRAFALGAR ENTERTAINMENT
Founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is an award-winning global live-entertainment business, producing plays and musicals, theatre and venue ownership and operations, live music and comedy, events and hospitality, Performing Arts education, ticketing, the distribution and filming of event cinema and TV live-streaming innovative content through Trafalgar Releasing Ltd (from David Tennant in Macbeth to Taylor Swift).
Trafalgar Entertainment is home to Trafalgar Theatres (with 23 venues in the UK, Sydney, London, and across the UK), including four London Theatres - Trafalgar Theatre, The Bridge Theatre, The Lightroom King's Cross and the new British Airways Theatre, Olympia.
We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Reporting to the Head of Management Finance (Venues), the Management Accountant, Venues will work with the finance team to ensure timely delivery of all aspects of financial reporting for our busy theatres. The role will be responsible for managing and developing an Assistant Management Accountant and Finance Assistant, and will drive forward best practice in all processes, promoting team work to deliver first class financial guidance and support to our venues. This role will drive accurate financial information for group reporting and help to implement robust systems and processes future proofing the department and staying ahead of our ever-changing business.
ABOUT YOU
A highly professional and proactive accountant with excellent communication skills. A proven team player with a thirst for improvement and change are essential, as are great system skills. Self-motivated, with a strong sense of customer service, you will be flexible to ever-changing business priorities and have a calm attitude.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic
- Support the team structure to ensure results are delivered quickly and accurately, providing leadership that fosters continuous process improvement.
- Build and maintain strong cross-departmental venue relationships to deepen finance team insight and enhance the accuracy and relevance of reporting.
- Review key tasks to ensure appropriate segregation of duties is
- Identify opportunities for improvement and encourage team-led initiatives to address issues and mitigate
- Maintain regular communication and develop effective working relationships across the business, particularly with the Venues Finance team, Regional Directors, Theatre Directors, Theatre Administrators, and wider venue management teams.
Financial
- Prepare monthly management accounts (full P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow), including variance analysis and commentary, for initial review with the Head of Management Finance (Venues) prior to circulation to senior managers and Theatre Directors.
- Take direct ownership of the financial reporting for multiple venues, including developing strong relationships with key stakeholders at each site.
- Undertake consistent checking and reconciliation of all balance sheet items to ensure the Balance Sheet remains accurate and up to date—investigating, resolving, and reconciling discrepancies, and reviewing both your own and the team’s monthly balance sheet
- Act as a key point of contact for the year-end audit process for Venues Finance, responding promptly to queries from our auditors and meeting all deadlines.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts and assist in reviewing management accounts against budgets and reforecasts.
- Actively assist with the cashflow process, including preparation of a 13-week cashflow forecast and reporting funding requirements to the Trafalgar Entertainment Group.
- Work with the Venues Finance team and Accounts Payable to ensure the efficient running of sales and payment cycles. Authorise payments and payrolls on HSBC, ensuring timely and accurate processing and prompt receipting of income.
Management Accountant, Venues in Woking employer: Trafalgar Entertainment
Trafalgar Entertainment is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, perfect for those passionate about theatre and finance. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work alongside industry leaders in a vibrant location. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the world of entertainment while enjoying a supportive environment that values innovation and creativity.
