Senior Management Accountant
CAA
London, ENThis is a Full Time Job
As the Senior Management Accountant for CAA UK covering the Music, Publishing, TV, and Speakers divisions, you will report directly into the Financial Controller. The role has a wide range of responsibilities and will require someone who is proactive, organised and can work to tight deadlines.
Responsibilities:
• Preparation of month end journals, month end P&L including supporting documentation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for month end close and timely preparation of financial and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow).
• Variance analysis budgets v actuals for period and YTD.
• Produce month end performance review packs for the five divisions of CAA UK (Music, Publishing, TV, Speakers, and Corporate).
• Preparation of the annual budget and the 6 month reforecast.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly variance (flux) analysis on P&L and balance sheet movements vs prior periods.
• Ensuring timely, accurate and completeness of transaction processing into the financial system, Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Ensuring timely and accurate submission of financial reporting to Group Finance (LA).
• Business Partner with 5 division heads regarding financial performance and ad hoc queries.
• Preparation of the quarterly VAT return.
• Perform calculations, analyses and reports as requested by the Financial Controller or Finance Director.
• Play a key role in the annual statutory audits by preparing documentation and supporting schedules.
• Provide support on the Group US GAAP statutory audit.
• Work with the Financial Controller and Finance Director to ensure that internal control processes are documented and reviewed.
• Work with the Financial Controller to review finance processes and make recommendations for improvements where appropriate.
• Assist the Financial Controller or Finance Director in ad hoc work and projects including current projects relating to the client trust system and the transition to a new finance system.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent with minimum 2 years post-qualified experience.
• Previous experience in a management accountant role is preferred.
• Proactive problem-solving ability with an interest in further development within the organisation.
• Must have a high level of attention to detail and great organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as the role involves dealing with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to be a team player with a conscientious and motivated attitude.
• Ability to work under multiple tight deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Friendly and personable manner and able to liaise with confidence in dealings with Agents.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, including V look ups and Pivots.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP is desirable.
• An interest in the media and entertainment industry is desired.
CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Additional Information
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion are valued, and everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
