Junior Management Accountant | Global Creative Agency | 12-month FTC
Harmonic are delighted to partner with one of the world's most successful Creative Agencies based in Central London. Founded 20+ years ago, they have established themselves as one of the most well renowned names in the Agency space, working to grow their highly reputable client base and continue their award-winning work.
They have a fantastic office space in the heart of London, where they like to make use of the vibrant bars and restaurants nearby. They are a values driven business who are now looking for an eager Junior Management Accountant to join their sociable, collaborative team
The Role:
**This role is a 12-month FTC**
The candidate will support the day-to-day handling of accounting processes. The candidate will receive mentorship and gain exposure to Management Accounting. Emphasis is placed on the importance of culture, embracing respect and ambition. The Assistant Management Accountant will need to show the potential to take on wider roles and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Support key financial processes, support the Head of Finance and raise standards across the agency.
- Support of month-end procedure.
- Income recognition, questioning budget approvals and scrutinising work before providing income summaries to the Head of Finance.
- Cash and bank responsibilities. Including updating daily cash postings, along with short-term cashflow forecast, month-end bank reconciliations and petty cash reconciliations.
- Liaising with project leads on client spend and ensuring and issues are dealt with swiftly.
- Accounts payable, chasing Purchase Orders, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and the correct procedure has been carried out by employees.
- Management of company credit cards, ensuring the completion of monthly statements and chasing missing receipts.
- Accounts receivable, including the completion of monthly client billing, liaising with accounts leads and chasing client debt where required.
- Assist Financial Controller in month-end reporting to the board. This would include utilization reports, absence reports and detailed debtor's ledgers.
- Updating timesheets each week.
What we need (essential):
- In studies - ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
- At least 2 years' experience in creative/media agencies.
- Excellent excel and IT skills.
- Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ambition to progress with the drive to flourish in the agency's entrepreneurial environment.
- A desire to learn and approach difficult tasks with courage.
What we would like (non-essential):
- A good working Knowledge of Paprika
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Curiosity and imagination to contribute original ideas.
- Positivity and resilience to overcome setbacks.
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000
Start Date: Q4 2024
Location: London / Hybrid (2-3 days p/week WFH)
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.