Job Title: Production and Management Accountant
Location: Salford / Hybrid
Salary: Up to £40,000 (Experience Dependent)
Job Type: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours a week, Mon-Fri)
The Lowry is an internationally acclaimed cultural landmark situated at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations. We are committed to celebrating the unique heritage of the location, putting communities and people at the heart of all we do.
About the role:
To manage the business partnering team in reporting timely and accurate management information for a range of internal departments and produce all relevant financial information for theatre productions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage direct reports, ensuring consistency and best practice is developed and maintained. Provide coaching and ensure team deadlines are achieved
- Complete monthly management accounts for Performing Arts, Theatres Technical, Front of House and Ticketing including all associated balance sheet reconciliations
- Engage with various budget holders to support budgeting, complete rolling forecasts; with associated working papers and variance explanation notes
- Assist with the process and coordination of the team to achieve Group deadlines for forecasts/budgets and management accounts
- Populate various management information models for use by business partners / stakeholders
- Assist with audits and liaise with the audit team to resolve queries when required.
- Prepare theatre settlements – collect and collate data from various departments and systems in order to prepare financial statements for each production contract
- Submit settlements to the visiting producers/theatre companies; ensure correct associated paperwork is received, prepared and accounted; investigate and respond to queries; coordinate payment
- Full responsibility for the Settlement e-mail account; liaising with visiting producers.
- Pro-actively review processes and help develop efficiencies for the delivery of settlements
- Complete PRS and FEU returns as required
- Confidently discuss accounting standards with non-finance people
- Work closely with the Finance team in order to ensure consistency and best practice is developed and maintained
- Work co-operatively and positively with all internal departments, providing excellent service support
- Promote and comply with legislation and The Lowry’s policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others
- Identify and undertake training and development as required in order to meet personal and business needs
- Undertake any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post so as to ensure the smooth running of The Lowry
Benefits and Package:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets
- Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building
- Generous annual leave entitlement and a paid day off for your birthday!
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building
Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 9 February 2024 at 12pm.
For more information, please download the recruitment pack. To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, Latin, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.
Candidates with experience of: Assistant Finance Manager, Financial Analyst, Financial Controller, Finance Associate, Finance Coordinator, Management Accountant, Accountant, Part Qualified Accountant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Senior Accountant, Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant, AAT Qualified, AAT Part Qualified, ACCA Qualified, Management Accountant, Management Accountancy may also be considered for this role.
