Skip to main content
Post your CV and find your next job on Indeed!

industry accountant jobs

Sort by: -
    • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
    • The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams and senior leadership…
    • As part of this role, you will be required to travel between local sites.
    • Therefore, a full UK driving license is required.
    • The Assistant Management Accountant is responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information to support effective business decision-making and…
    • Part-qualified, finalist or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent); qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
    • The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to support the Finance Director in delivering high-…
    • Working alongside the commercial accountant team consisting of trainee, qualified, and senior accountants, you will be responsible for managing your own client…
    • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent recognised qualification).
    • At least 2 years recent post-qualification experience within an industry-based…
    • Stannp are looking for a Group Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in supporting the financial health and strategic direction of the Stannp group.
    • As a key member of the Accounting & Compliance function, you’ll work closely with the *Head of Financial Compliance & Reporting, Finance Director, Head of…
    • We're particularly interested in hearing from accountants who have trained within accountancy practice and are either considering their first move into…
    • In this pivotal role, you will lead the preparation and analysis of financial reports, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the accuracy and integrity…
    • Reporting directly to the CFO, you will work alongside our existing finance colleague, with distinct areas of responsibility and support from our Finance…
    • You should be qualified or ACA/ACCA/ with at least 6 years experience working in an accountancy practice.
    • There will be the responsibility of supporting our…
    • With approximately 16 hours of work during month-end week, this is a great opportunity for an experienced accountant, freelancer or contractor looking for…
    • We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Financial Accountant to join our finance team to support the Group Financial Accountant in delivering accurate financial…

People also searched:

accounts assistant
bookkeeper
finance
finance assistant
finance manager
financial controller
management accountant
trainee accountant
accounting
accounts
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT – VENUES - TRAFALGAR THEATRES
Trafalgar Entertainment
·
3.0
Woking
Fixed term contract

Job details

Pay information not provided
Fixed term contract
Woking

Full job description

JOB DETAILS

Job reference

REQ01259

Date posted

04/12/2025

Application closing date

18/12/2025

Location

Woking

Salary

Competitive

Package
Contractual hours

40

Basis

Fixed Term

Job category/type

Finance


Job description

ABOUT TRAFALGAR ENTERTAINMENT (TE)
We’re a leading live-entertainment group with a national and international footprint.

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focussed on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

ABOUT THIS ROLE
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will work with the finance team to ensure timely delivery of all aspects of financial reporting for our busy theatres. The role will be jointly responsible for managing and developing the Assistant Management Accountants and Venues Finance Assistant, and will drive forward best practice in all processes, promoting team work to deliver first class financial guidance and support to our venues. This role will drive accurate financial information for group reporting and help to implement robust systems and processes future proofing the department and staying ahead of our ever-changing business.

ABOUT YOU

A highly professional and proactive accountant with excellent communication skills. A proven team player with a thirst for improvement and change are essential, as are great system skills. Self-motivated, with a strong sense of customer service, you will be flexible to ever-changing business priorities, have a calm attitude and a good people skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic
  • Support the team structure to ensure results are delivered quickly and accurately, providing leadership that fosters continuous process improvement
  • Build and maintain strong cross-departmental theatre relationships to deepen finance team insight and enhance the accuracy and relevance of reporting
  • Review key tasks to ensure appropriate segregation of duties is maintained
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and encourage team-led initiatives to address issues and mitigate risk
  • Maintain regular communication and develop effective working relationships across the business, particularly with the Venues Finance team, Regional Directors, Theatre Directors, Theatre Administrators, and wider venue management teams.

Financial
  • Prepare monthly management accounts (full P&L, Balance Sheet and cashflow), including variance analysis and commentary, for initial review with the Head of Finance prior to circulation to senior managers and Theatre Directors
  • Take direct ownership of the financial reporting for up to three theatre venues, including developing strong relationships with key stakeholders at each site
  • Undertake consistent checking and reconciliation of all balance sheet items to ensure the Balance Sheet remains accurate and up to date—investigating, resolving, and reconciling discrepancies, and reviewing both your own and the team’s monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Act as a key point of contact for the year-end audit process for Venues Finance, responding promptly to queries from our auditors, Moore Kingston Smith, and meeting all deadlines
  • Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, and assist in reviewing management accounts against budgets and reforecasts
  • Manage the cashflow process, including preparing a 12-week cashflow forecast and reporting funding requirements to the Trafalgar Entertainment Group
  • Work with the Venues Finance team and Accounts Payable to ensure the efficient running of sales and payment cycles. Authorise payments and payrolls on HSBC, ensuring timely and accurate processing and prompt receipting of income
  • Take financial ownership of the Hospitality Tracker
  • Lead the monthly settlements process, including updating the settlements summary and preparing and posting settlement accruals
  • Manage intercompany processes across venues, ensuring all intercompany balances are accurate and fully reconciled
  • Prepare monthly journals including PO accruals, settlement accruals, PP and levy journals, lease journals, reversals, prepayments, general accruals, funding, profit share and deferred revenue journals
  • Review stock audits
  • Prepare VAT returns
  • Review weekly debtor reports and take ownership of overdue cash processes. Assess debtor recoverability and escalate potential bad-debt write-offs to the Head of Finance in a timely manner
  • Maintain regular liaison with Theatre Directors, including arranging monthly meetings and issuing monthly accounts for their review and commentary
  • Understand financial processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls, enhance best practice, and reduce financial risk
  • Identify areas for potential cost savings and revenue enhancement, providing clear recommendations to maximise profitability and support informed decision-making
  • Take ownership of accounting processes within X3 and be an advanced user of X3 and SEI for Venues Finance
  • Respond to ad-hoc data and analysis requests promptly and effectively
  • Always act in accordance with TE’s values and ethics
  • Undertake any ad-hoc duties as required

Team Player
  • Alongside the existing Management Accountant, support the Assistant Management Accountants and Venues Finance Assistant within the team.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a management accountant with management responsibilities. Ideally knowledge of or experience in the entertainment sector but not essential
  • Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Advanced Excel and IT skills. Experience with an accounting system ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, committed and enthusiastic
  • The ability to work calmly, effectively and professionally in a fast-paced environment
  • Dynamic, enthusiastic, self-starter and willing to go the extra distance to make a difference
  • Happy to undertake training, learning and development relevant to the job role
  • An interest in and enthusiasm for live theatre, entertainment, and hospitality

This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to your role and responsibilities. From time to time, you may be required to undertake additional or alternative duties that are commensurate with your skills, experience, and capability.
This role may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or other security screening, depending on the specific requirements of the position.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a CV and Covering Letter as to why you think you are suitable for the role via the Recruitment Portal.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.

We are curious, courageous, and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.
Let Employers Find YouUpload Your Resume