Accounting Manager

This role will be open to London locals only as you will be working a hybrid schedule (2 days a week) out of our office

Company Overview:

Talent Systems, LLC is the leading technology solution provider for casting and auditioning to the entertainment industry. Casting directors and agents worldwide use Talent Systems' portfolio of products to source and manage talent across film, television, commercials, theater, and digital projects, powering an unparalleled, global casting software ecosystem.

We are headquartered in Los Angeles and operate in the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Australia, and India. Our portfolio brands include Casting Networks, Spotlight, Cast It Systems, Staff Me Up, Tagmin, Casting Frontier, and Cast It Reach.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to oversee our accounting operations in the UK. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the daily activities of the UK accounting department, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all transactions, and providing insightful financial information to support strategic decision-making. The Accounting Manager will report directly to the Global Finance Director and play a critical role in financial reporting, including collaborating with the financial planning and analysis team.

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for finalizing accounts on a monthly basis to ensure all relevant ledgers are correct, and everything is in place in a timely manner to support the Global Finance Director in the production of monthly management accounts and monthly budgetary analysis. This role will work closely with the Global Finance Director to improve current financial processes and ensure all procedures become as efficient as possible. This will involve coaching and guiding two direct reports on a day-to-day basis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the UK accounting department operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and tax compliance
• Reconciliation of the UK sales ledger on a daily basis
• Calculate revenue on a monthly basis in line with UK and US GAAP
• Supervision of the purchase ledger
• Reconciliations of company bank accounts and company credit card accounts
• Maintain on a monthly basis accounting schedules including deferred revenue, fixed assets, prepayments and accruals
• Process monthly payroll submissions
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Handle statutory submissions as required
• Compile and process VAT returns
• Manage the month end and year end close process for the UK and India, ensuring timely completion and accuracy of all financial data
• Lead, mentor and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
• Create and/or maintain up-to-date finance processes documentation
• Be proactive in helping the team improve day to day accounting processes and tasks
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall company goals and initiatives
• Stay current with accounting regulations, industry trends, and best practices to ensure the Company's accounting practices remain compliant and effective

Qualifications & Attributes:

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA is essential
• Relevant accounting experience, along with experience in a managerial role
• Strong understanding of GAAP and other accounting principles, procedures and regulations
• Proficient with accounting software, ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative team player
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of accountability and leadership

Inclusion at Talent Systems:

At Talent Systems we are committed to attracting diverse talent that represents the society we live in and the diversity of our customers. We aim to be inclusive of all staff regardless of age, sexuality, socio-economic background, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or beliefs. We are committed to building a culture of belonging and this is reflected in our policies, practices, active internal employee-led network and supported by our executive leadership team.