Record to Report Manager

Record to Report Manager – Core Accounting | £72,000-£82,000 + bonus | Media business (TV & Film) | Manchester (2 days in the office) | 6 month fixed term contract

A Financial Accounting Manager / R2R Manager is required to join a leading Media business based in MediaCity on a 6-month fixed-term contract (hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office). This is a critical hire to support the finance operations team during a period of transition and change and has a arisen due to an internal secondment.

Reporting to the Head of RTR, you will manage a team of 8 and take ownership of core accounting processes, ensuring the month-end close is delivered accurately and on time. This role is hands-on and requires someone who has led similar teams and processes before.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the RTR Core Accounting team and overseeing all journal-related activity
• Leading and developing a team of 8 Accountants/Assistant Accountants
• Ensuring timely and accurate journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and corrections
• Supporting month-end close and investigating balance sheet discrepancies
• Driving improvements in journal templates and month-end risk management
• Working with Continuous Improvement to implement automation and process enhancements
• Ensuring compliance with accounting policies and chart of accounts
• Developing team capability and eliminating single points of failure
• Supporting sub-ledger and general ledger close (AP, AR, Payroll, Projects, FA)
• Overseeing fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, FX revaluations, and intercompany postings

What they are looking for: The successful candidate will have experience managing a financial accounting team (minimum 4–5 people) and a strong technical background in journals and month-end processes. You’ll be confident working in a fast-paced environment, able to adapt quickly, and have experience managing a team through change. A background in shared service centers or large finance teams is ideal, along with strong ERP experience. You’ll be either a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with a solid track record.

In return for your hardwork, you will be working for a well-known brand where you will be making an impact from day one. You will receive excellent benefits including a 10% bonus, pension, and healthcare.