Management Accountant

Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role with real ownership, senior-level exposure and an interesting business behind the numbers? Or do you have extensive accounting experience gained within a creative or TV company?We’re recruiting a Management Accountant to join an ambitious organisation operating within the TV & Entertainment space based in the heart of Glasgow. Working closely with the fractional Finance Director and senior leadership, you’ll sit at the heart of a fast-moving, project-led business, taking ownership of management accounting/reporting while gaining a strong understanding of the commercial and operational activity driving performance.It’s a broad role with plenty of visibility and will have the opportunity to grow with the organisation. You’ll own key reporting processes, support senior decision-making, manage a Finance/AP Assistant and gain exposure across projects, corporate reporting, audit and wider finance.The business is highly creative, award winning organisation known for producing high quality content, alongside being an employer of choice - enabling them to attract some of the best talent in the business. With future growth plans and a positive 2027 forecast this is an exciting time to join the business. For a recently qualified accountant or QBE, it offers the opportunity to build commercial experience, broaden your remit and take on meaningful responsibility.This will be predominantly office based role with an element of flexibility.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and supporting analysisDeliver monthly reporting for senior management and external stakeholdersTake ownership of the balance sheet, reconciliations and investigation of variancesPrepare and post payroll journals across projects and overhead cost centresManage monthly accruals, prepayments, revenue deferrals and associated journalsPrepare UK VAT returns and a relevant international tax submissionsSupport revenue and royalty reportingMaintain the fixed asset register and monthly depreciationSupport statutory accounts, year-end reporting and audit deliverablesLine manage and support the development of the Finance/AP AssistantContribute to wider finance projects and process improvementsCandidate SpecificationIdeally recently or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMAPrevious experience within TV, entertainment, media, production, creative industries or another project-based environment would be advantageousStrong management accounting and financial reporting experienceTechnically strong, with up-to-date knowledge of accounting standardsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced Excel skills and confidence working with accounting/ERP systemsExperience with Microsoft Business Central, Dynamics 365 or similar would be advantageousConfident communicator, able to build strong relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholdersProactive and comfortable taking ownership of your workloadAble to work independently while knowing when to seek input or guidanceStrong attention to detail and accuracyComfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing deadlines