Overview

Handle are working with a leading global production company that specialises in high-end sports production, unscripted entertainment, branded content, and factual television. We are looking for a part qualified accountant with production/film or entertainment experience to join the team on a hybrid basis (4 days in and 1 day working from home).

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of the monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and various analyses for the parent company (including a New Zealand branch) and its subsidiary companies
• Preparation and posting of monthly payroll journals, analysed across various productions and overheads codes
• Calculating and posting monthly revenue deferral/accrual journals based on production records
• Calculating and posting monthly accrual and prepayment journals for both production costs and overheads
• Ownership of balance sheet, performing monthly reconciliations and investigating issues where necessary
• Responsible for maintenance of Fixed Asset registers, including calculation and posting of depreciation journals each month
• Reconciling and submission of quarterly VAT Returns for the parent company and its subsidiary companies
• Reconciling and submission of the New Zealand branch GST Return every 2 months
• Monthly Pension uploads to the Aegon Portal for the parent company and its subsidiary companies
• Assisting other teams, such as Production and Facilities, with finance-related queries

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a Production environment, with a clear understanding of accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software, with experience in Microsoft Business Central/Dynamics 365 or similar systems preferred
• Experience of using Jet Reporting would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong analytical mind and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Entertainment Providers

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.