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