Management Accountant - Live Music in London - Handle Recruitment

Management Accountant

Join a Leading Live Music Company

Are you a Management Accountant looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact within one of the world's most exciting industries?

We're partnering with a leading live music company to recruit a talented Management Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, creative environment, supporting the financial performance of a dynamic business.

Working closely with the Reporting Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, supporting commercial decision-making, and helping to drive continuous improvements across the finance function.

The Role

As Management Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting.
• Delivering insightful variance analysis and commentary for senior management.
• Developing and enhancing management reporting packs and financial reporting templates.
• Supporting the annual budget and regular forecasting processes, working closely with budget holders across the business.
• Building financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger.
• Supporting month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments, journals and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assisting with statutory accounts preparation and the external audit process.
• Building strong relationships across the business, providing commercial insight and financial support to key stakeholders.
• Assistance with system implementation

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic, commercially minded accountant who enjoys working collaboratively and thrives in a fast-moving environment.

You'll ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be actively studying towards qualification).
• Previous experience producing monthly management accounts.
• Strong understanding of month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent Excel skills with strong analytical capability.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Live Music experience
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to join a market-leading company within the live music industry.
• Exposure to a broad and varied finance role with excellent career development opportunities.
• Involvement in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• A collaborative, supportive and passionate team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're looking to combine your technical accounting expertise with commercial exposure in an exciting and fast-paced live music business, we'd love to hear from you.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.