Management Accountant

PIRATE.COM

Pirate is one of the world's largest networks of self-service creative studios, providing artists,

producers, DJs, podcasters and creators with aƯordable, technology-enabled access to

professional creative spaces. Operating across the UK, US, Ireland and Germany, Pirate is

transforming creative infrastructure through innovation, automation and community.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded Management Accountant to support

the day-to-day finance operations of the business and help strengthen financial processes as

Pirate continues to grow.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own management reporting, month-end close, cash

flow monitoring, financial controls, and supporting statutory reporting activities across 5

entities in 4 countries. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to

ensure the eƯicient operation of the finance function.

This role requires a strong accounting foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to operate

eƯectively within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Financial Reporting & Control

- Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process across group entities. - Prepare management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis. - Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and local statutory requirements. - Assist in maintaining financial controls and general ledger activities. - Support annual audits and statutory reporting requirements. - Monitor cash flow and maintain the cash forecast. - Prepare VAT returns and support multi-jurisdiction tax compliance with external advisors.

Finance Operations

- Oversee Accounts Payable, expenses and corporate card processes. - Ensure adherence to purchasing policies and approval workflows. - Help identify process improvements and eƯiciency opportunities.

Business Partnering

- Work closely with operational stakeholders across the business. - Support budgeting, forecasting and planning activities. - Assist with performance and profitability analysis.

Systems & Process Improvement

- Support finance transformation initiatives. - Maintain finance policies and procedures. - Support automation and reporting enhancement projects.

Essential

- ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified/part-qualified or equivalent experience. - 5 years of accounting and finance experience. - Strong understanding of management reporting, financial controls and audit processes. - Experience as a Management Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar. - Experience in management reporting and month-end close processes. - Advanced Excel skills and experience with cloud accounting systems.

Desired

- Experience within a technology-enabled, marketplace, subscription or multi-site business. - Experience in a scale-up or high-growth environment. - Exposure to UK, US or European entities. - Experience supporting systems implementations and process improvements. - Familiarity with VAT and multi-jurisdiction finance operations. - Experience with Xero, Pleo, Airwallex and Zahara.

Benefits

- Free Studio Hours - 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with length of service (or pro-rated equivalent) - 2 Duvet days – to press the pause button and reset mentally, no questions asked. - 4 weeks of fully paid sick leave - 26 weeks of fully paid maternity, adoption and surrogacy leave with a staggered return to work - 8 weeks of fully paid paternity leave with a staggered return to work. - 8 days fully paid leave for each fertility treatment cycle (IVF) - 4 weeks of fully paid Pregnancy Loss leave - Work from anywhere for 30 days a year - 24/7 Virtual GP & EAP - Dental cover - Life insurance , online will writing service & income protection - The YuLife App &Stella subscription - Cycle to work scheme