WHO WE ARE:
At CloserStill we strive to deliver the best. Were on a mission to be the most dynamic B2B events and communities business in every market we serve bringing people together to learn connect and grow.
Operating across five regions we power over 200 market-leading events publications and brands across Business Technologies Healthcare Learning HR & Education and Future Transport & Infrastructure.
But what truly sets us apart is our people.
Our teams are diverse driven and united by a shared commitment to excellence. Rooted in our core values of ownership empathy teamwork integrity and determination we empower every employee to grow shape their own path and make a meaningful impact.
Joining CloserStill means being part of something bigger - not just building events but creating opportunities connections and lasting value for the communities we serve.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Were looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team ideally based in Crawley (with Coventry as a second option with a willingness to travel to Crawley twice a month). Youll be working alongside a dynamic fast-paced and entrepreneurial recently acquired business supporting a highly profitable and growing organisation.
You will be a structured thinker with strong communication skills and a proactive solution-oriented attitude. You thrive in a fast-paced environment are deadline driven and are comfortable getting into the detail. Ideally youll come from an SME background and have developed through Finance roles with a solid grounding in the basics of accounting.
THE ROLE:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our excellent Finance team based in Coventry supporting a recently acquired 10m turnover business running hosted buyer events in healthcare and education. You will work within the Healthcare division reporting to the Healthcare Senior Business Partner with responsibility for management accounting financial accounting internal reporting and ad-hoc financial support.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparation of monthly management accounts ensuring proper recording and reporting of financial transactions
Providing finance support to the Senior Finance Business Partner and to operational and marketing teams managing show cost budgets and revenue
Supporting the FD and Senior Finance Business Partner on the build review and maintenance of budgets and forecasts in the FP&A system
Financial accounting responsibility for the legal entity to Net Contribution including assistance with balance sheet reconciliations and audit compliance
Highlighting financial risks and opportunities at show level to the Senior Finance Business Partner
Ad hoc reporting and analysis helping to develop innovative reports focused on performance and financial objectives
Suggesting updates and improvements to accounting processes and supporting the business in following finance procedures
Ad-hoc support as required to the senior finance team
ABOUT YOU:
Skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to prioritise your own work and think on your feet in a fast-paced environment
Solution-oriented with a proactive can-do attitude and a sense of pace and urgency
Excellent IT skills and strong reconciliation skills
Efficient at analysing information to support decision making
Ability to maximise efficient usage of financial information systems
Deadline driven with a willingness to get into the details of a legal entity and its events
Qualifications & Experience
Strong academic record and a clear structured thinker
ACA CIMA or ACCA qualified or finalist (desirable)
Minimum of two years experience preparing management accounts including balance sheet reconciliations
Proven track record of delivering value-adding information
Strong analytical skills
Experience of computerised accounting / ERP systems (advantageous but not essential)
Background in an SME environment having developed through Finance roles
CSM do not usually offer sponsorship for this role
CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age ethnicity religion or beliefs sexual orientation gender identity family or parental status or disability status.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage dont hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at .
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