Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading provider in creative film solutions is looking for a Management Accountant to join their Finance team in Hayes, London. The role involves collaborating with the Senior Management Accountant on management accounts and preparing financial reports, among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate should be part-qualified, with at least 2 years of experience in a commercial environment and high proficiency in Excel. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified Accounting Technician (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• High confidence with Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and other accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Management Accountant on monthly management accounts.
• Prepare financial reports including plans and reforecasts.
• Manage tasks like setting up new supplier accounts and payroll processing.
• Monitor capital expenditure and ensure proper submission of Capex requests.
• Assist in the year-end audit and statutory audit.

Skills

Part-qualified Accounting Technician or equivalent

Minimum 2 years experience

High confidence with Excel

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Panavision is the world-class provider of end-to-end solutions that power the creative vision of filmmakers. Panavision’s comprehensive offerings include unparalleled optics, proprietary camera and lighting systems, and state-of-the-art post-production services. Driven by a passion for collaborative innovation, Panavision provides the content-creation industry with the highest standard of quality and service.

Panavision’s portfolio includes the renowned brands Light Iron, Panalux, LEE Filters, Direct Digital, and Island Studios. For more information and locations worldwide, visit Panavision.com.

The Role

We’re searching for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Hayes, London!

You’ll play a pivotal part in supporting our Senior Management Accountant and the wider finance team of Panavision UK and the Panavision Europe Group.

You’ll be responsible for a variety of tasks, from preparing accurate and timely management accounts to assisting with year-end audits and statutory reporting.

Your responsibilities will include

• Collaborate with the Senior Management Accountant on monthly management accounts for the group, including intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports including plans and reforecasts, providing valuable insights for senior management.
• Manage essential tasks like setting up new supplier accounts and processing weekly/monthly payroll payments.
• Monitor capital expenditure and ensure proper submission of Capex requests.
• Prepare monthly journals, update trackers, and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Assist in the year end audit and statutory audit.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for review by Management Accountant and/or Financial Controller.
• Prepare monthly 3rdparty sub-hire reports; marketing analysis, departmental reports and any ad-hoc reports.
• Maintain “best practice” corporate governance and ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and those supplied within the Company Code of Conduct and Company policies.
• Complete a range of ad-hoc tasks to support the team's success.

What you’ll bring

• Part-qualified Accounting Technician (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• High confidence with Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and other accounting software.
• A keen analyst with the ability to handle high-volume transactions.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Highly organized with a meticulous eye for detail.

If you have the skills and experience to join our team, we would love to hear from you!