Senior Management Accountant

Emergingcomms; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Location: 60% in office, Hybrid, Soho London

Contract: Full Time

£55,000 per annum gross + 29 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, 8% Pension contribution from employer, Discounted food and drink from members' club, Access to members' screening.

Description

Senior Management Accountant, London W1 £55,000 per annum

Our opportunity

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Senior Management Accountant (SMA) with a flair for process improvement and systems development to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller (FC) this position provides an excellent opportunity for a current Senior Management Accountant or recently qualified Management Accountant looking to step into a pivotal role that makes significant and high‑impact contributions across a range of areas not solely limited to traditional management accounting.

Working closely with the FC and wider Finance team, plus a number of other key stakeholders across the group, this role will support delivery of traditional management reporting, external financial reporting and the annual financial audit, and crucial project work focused on modernising, streamlining and future‑proofing financial systems and processes across the BAFTA group.

This role provides the opportunity to bring your questioning mind‑set, technical accounting abilities, project management and problem‑solving skills together in a high‑impact role that will help shape the future financial control environment of the BAFTA group.

How BAFTA gives you the red carpet experience

• A salary of circa £55,000 per year
• Holiday - 29 days a year plus bank holidays
• Pension - 8% contributory pension
• Employee health cash‑back plan
• Long‑term sickness insurance
• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme & season ticket loan
• Access to cinemas throughout the UK and to BAFTA events

Who you are?

• Someone with a full accounting qualification; ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with PQE 1+ year
• Someone with expertise with accounting systems and finance databases
• Proven experience working on and managing projects, specifically to deliver improvements to financial processes, systems, and internal controls
• Proven experience working effectively within small Finance teams to deliver high quality annual financial audits

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please apply via the link below and include a CV with cover letter which in no more than 500 words explains why you think you are suitable for this position.

The closing date for this role will Monday 2 March 2026

About Us

ABOUT BAFTA

BAFTA is a leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.

BAFTA’s Purpose

Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Be progressive. Inspire and celebrate.

BAFTA’s Mission

We champion practitioners in film, games and television, regardless of background and life experience. We provide community for our members and strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognise exceptional storytelling through our awards.

BAFTA’s Vision

People from all backgrounds will have opportunity to thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.

DIVERSITY MONITORING

Our aim is for our staff to be a diverse mix of talented people who want to come and do their best work. BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who want to join BAFTA and do their best work. Our culture at work is inclusive and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please take the time to fill out our Diversity Monitoring Survey. All the information you provide will be anonymous and is not considered with your application.

We actively encourage all applicants to share with us how you might perform best throughout our recruitment process, as such should you wish for us to adjust the process in order for you to shine please get in touch: [e-mail].