Management Accountant - Production - 12 month contract
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant for a industry leading TV Production company based in the heart of London. This is a high-impact role supporting senior stakeholders across multiple business areas, providing clear financial insight, robust reporting, and trusted commercial support.

This role is offered on a 12 month contract, offers an exceptional office space and hybrid working (3 days in, 2 from home)

Key responsibilities:
*Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets, providing clear variance analysis and insight for senior stakeholders
*Own and manage P&Ls across multiple business areas, ensuring accurate cost capture, revenue recognition, and timely reporting
*Post journals, accruals, prepayments, and complete balance sheet reconciliations as part of month-end close
*Monitor payroll and headcount against budget and forecast
*Track project and production costs, maintaining accurate cost codes and pipelines
*Deliver commercial analysis on revenue, margins, and performance, highlighting key risks and opportunities
*Provide ad hoc financial analysis, costings, and scenario modelling to support decision-making
*Business partner closely with operational teams to ensure financial controls, budget discipline, and contractual compliance
*Support quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting cycles, and audit processes
*Contribute to process improvements, ERP system developments, and more efficient finance workflows
*Ensure timely billing, accrued income management, and accurate recharges
*Build strong relationships across finance and non-finance teams, supporting and developing junior finance colleagues
*Assist with sustainability reporting and wider finance projects as required
Key skills:
*Finalist or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
*Proven background in management accounting, forecasting, and budgeting
*Background in TV/Film production is required
*Experience owning P&Ls and delivering clear, insightful financial reporting
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
*Strong commercial and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain financial data to non-finance stakeholders
*Advanced Excel and strong overall IT / systems capability
*Experience improving finance processes and supporting ERP or system implementations
*Highly organised with the ability to prioritise, multitask, and maintain attention to detail
*Confident, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Strong stakeholder management skills across finance and operational teams
Apply today!
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Company Details:
Absolute Recruit
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: Accountancy
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