Management Accountant - Live Music

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.