Head of Accounts

Halliday Marx have an exclusive Head of Accounts opportunity in a fantastic Media company

GBP80,000 – GBP85,000

Hybrid (3–4 days in)

Central London

Reporting to the Finance Director, this small, tightly knit company need a personality who will work as part of a team.

This is a varied and hands–on finance role, combining day–to–day management of the Finance team with responsibility for the financial reporting and accounting of productions.

Working closely with the Finance Director, the role will have visibility across a number of productions as well as regular interaction with investors, directors and royalty earners.

Production Accounting & Reporting

• Take ownership of the cyclical reporting of production accounts across all UK–based productions, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and delivered on time.
• Review production costs to ensure expenditure is captured within the correct reporting periods and cost centres.
• Post payroll and reserve journals and review reserve accounts to ensure anticipated production costs are appropriately covered.
• Calculate royalty pools and manage the associated reporting to royalty earners, including self–billing where applicable.
• Prepare financial reporting for investors and directors where required.
• Manage the cyclical reporting of Productions, calculating royalty distributions.
• Calculate and distribute production profits on a quarterly basis.

Finance Operations & Team Management

• Oversee the day–to–day activities of the Finance team, supporting them in delivering accurate and timely processing.
• Manage key weekly finance activities, including payroll and payment runs.
• Review and authorise payments.
• Regularly review aged debtors, creditors and cash balances, identifying and following up on any issues.

Year End & Audit

• Prepare year–end schedules, reconciliations and supporting information for the annual audit.
• Act as a key point of contact throughout the audit process, responding to queries and coordinating information as required.

Wider Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Finance Director, highlighting any financial issues, risks or areas requiring attention.
• Provide support across a small number of HR and IT matters as required, adding further variety to the position.

You will be / have:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMQ or equivalent)
• Good all round experience in Financial accounting, tax and payroll.
• Strong Excel skills
• A thirst for bringing streamlined working practices to the department.
• A decent understanding of Corporation tax and relevant tax relief
• A team worker that is not afraid of a hands–on accounting as well as managing.