Management Accountant

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

• Experience with in 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.

• 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