Accountant

Mamma Mia! The Party successfully launched at a specially built venue in The O2 in August 2019. The team have created an ‘outdoor’, Greek taverna with the aim of transporting the 500-dining guest audience for a few hours to the Greek island of Skopelos, seven performances per week, Wednesday to Sunday. It has the splendour and the real-life detail of a high-budget movie set. 

The project is produced by Björn Ulvaeus. ABBA is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, selling over 400 million records.  The MMTP concept was first produced in Stockholm in 2016 prior to opening in London in 2019, Gothenburg in 2021 and Rotterdam in 2024.

We are recruiting an Accountant for a 6 month fixed term contract, to aid the finance team during a busy time for Mamma Mia! The Party (MM!TP). The role will be varied and will require someone who can hit the ground running.

As the Accountant you will report directly to the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities Support the UK finance function to ensure alignment and relevance to the company’s financial and strategic objectives. Support the annual year end audit and prepare statutory accounts for all MM!TP legal entities. Support in weekly consolidated management accounts & KPI’s. Supporting the weekly & monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations ensuring accurate reporting in the accounts. Establish and develop relations with shareholders, internal and external stakeholders Support in implementing and maintaining strong internal controls to ensure robust financial management. Support the preparation of the budget and financial forecasting process Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, increase efficiency, and improve internal controls. Data Analysis leading to insights into the business. Mentor and develop team member. Other ad-hoc duties, as required.  

Essential

• Qualified or qualified by experience (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with minimum of 2+ years experience in a similar role
• Experience working in a hands-on role Experience working on audits A confident personable approach with strong communication skills and the ability to work with professionals from a non-finance background
• Excellent IT skills, especially in Excel Highly organised and able to multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working in an industry with high transactions
• Proactive approach to work, able to pre-empt problems before they occur

Desirable

• Experience using VISMA, RILLION
• Working on tax computations and Theatre Tax Relief
• Passionate about music and/or live events
• Previous experience working in a music or entertainment business or food and beverage company.

MM!TP is an equal opportunities employer and committed to the principle ofdiversity.

The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable.  However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop.  Therefore, the job description is indicative in nature and not a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.