The Role

We are seeking a trainee accountant to support our versatile finance function within a leading independent film distribution company.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or part-qualified accountant (up to 12 months into ACCA or recognised equivalent) to gain experience across financial and management accounting, royalty reporting and financial compliance.

This is a full-time role based in our London office, reporting to the Finance Director. Salary and Job Title dependent on experience. 12 months fixed-term contract.

Duties

Financial Operations & Compliance

·        Management accounts – journals, accruals, deferred income, monthly close.

·        Compliance – VAT, Corporation Tax, audit, statutory accounts.

·        Group accounting – intercompany bookkeeping, balance sheet reconciliations.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

·        Royalties – preparing and sending reports to licensors.

·        Internal reporting – creating reports, visualisations and dashboards.

·        Revenue – ingesting, tracking and managing reports from digital and theatrical customers.

The Candidate

Desired Skills

• Strong attention to detail and high level of numeracy.
• Clear communicator, both written and verbal.

·        Mindset analytical/logical, and commercial/entrepreneurial.

·        Familiarity with Xero is an advantage.

·        Advanced Microsoft Excel.

Experience / Qualifications

• Would suit a graduate or candidate up to 12 months into an ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• The candidate would be committed to gaining their professional accreditation within an agreed timeframe, with financial support and technical training from the company being part of their package.
• Exposure to media, entertainment or digital sectors would be a plus.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to: alex@signature-entertainment.co.uk