Meraki Talent
Production Accountant
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Meraki Talent are supporting a highly respected organisation with the appointment of a Production Accountant, based in Central London, offering a salary of up to £40,000 alongside excellent benefits and hybrid working.
The Company
This well-established and highly regarded organisation operates within the creative industry, delivering high-quality productions across the UK and internationally. Continued growth has created an opportunity for a Production Accountant to join a collaborative finance team, working closely with production teams and senior leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects.
The business is known for its supportive culture, approachable leadership team and commitment to developing its people. You'll be given autonomy, exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll become the main finance contact for a number of productions, partnering closely with Production Managers, Executives and senior leadership. This is a varied role that combines financial reporting, budgeting, business partnering and operational finance, giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the organisation.
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You'll be responsible for ensuring productions remain financially on track, providing meaningful reporting and analysis, supporting month-end activities and continuously improving finance processes.
Responsibilities
We are keen to engage individuals, who have the following criteria:
- Take ownership of the finance management and budget reporting across multiple productions.
- Produce monthly cost reports, variance analysis and financial commentary for senior leadership.
- Partner with Production Managers and Executives, providing financial guidance throughout the production lifecycle.
- Prepare monthly forecasts, production recoveries and support wider financial reporting.
- Review supplier payment runs and oversee freelancer payment processes.
- Manage payroll preparation alongside HR, including journals and statutory payments.
- Administer company expenses, corporate cards, petty cash and foreign currency reconciliations.
- Support budgeting, statutory audit preparation and ongoing finance improvement projects.
- Train and support production teams on finance systems and internal processes.
- Ensure financial deadlines are met across month-end and production reporting cycles.
About You
We're looking for a finance professional who enjoys building relationships across a business and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
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Ideally you'll bring:
- Previous experience within Production Accounting or a similar finance role.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience.
- Confident stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner across multiple teams.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- A proactive approach with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience using finance systems
- A collaborative attitude and the confidence to challenge and influence where appropriate.
On Offer
This role offers:
- Salary of up to £40,000
- Hybrid working
- Excellent benefits package
- Modern Central London offices
- A collaborative and supportive culture
- Genuine long-term career development
- Exposure to senior stakeholders across a well-established and growing organisation
Next Steps
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to rhys.dow@merakitalent.com for a private and confidential discussion. We would be delighted to talk you through the role in more detail and answer any questions you may have.
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