Management Accountant — Temporary Contract

Absolute Recruit London, England Posted Apr 20, 2026

Contract
GBP 45,000 – GBP 50,000
Hybrid

Job description

This Temporary Contract role in TV, Entertainment is focused on partner closely with production teams and department heads to support budgeting and reforecasting cycles, ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with operational plans. It would suit someone who can bring strong professional approach to the role.

What the work leans on

This is a 3-month temporary assignment (possibility of extension) within a dynamic TV/Entertainment business, operating on a hybrid basis with 3 days in the office and 2 days from. Previous experience in a management accounting position Background in TV, Entertainment, or a Creative industry is highly desirable.

Where the technical work sits

  • Partner closely with production teams and department heads to support budgeting and reforecasting cycles, ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with operational plans.
  • Track and monitor production costs across multiple projects, ensuring spend is accurately recorded and in line with approved budgets.
  • Maintaining and improve financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and supporting audit requirements.

What helps delivery stay steady

Strong professional approach.

Practical details

  • Join a leading TV & Entertainment business as a Temporary Management Accountant on a 3-month contract with hybrid working (3 days in office).
  • Play a key role in delivering accurate financial insights, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and driving performance across multiple productions.
  • Work model: Hybrid.
  • Additional detail: Hybrid working.

Requirements mentioned

  • Excel
  • CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job details

  • Benefits mentioned: Hybrid working
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