PIRATE.COM

Pirate is one of the world's largest networks of self-service creative studios, providing artists, producers, DJs, podcasters and creators with affordable, 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 efficient operation of the finance function.

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