Assistant Management Accountant

We are partnered with a growing and ambitious advertising agency based in the heart of the city on the search for a Part-Qualified Assistant Management Accountant on a full time permanent basis with hybrid working (only 2 days per week in the office). This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Financial Controller involved in a broad role with the opportunity to gain exposure into group and US accounting.

They are offering a competitive salary between £30,000-£35,000 per annum plus an annual bonus and a full range of benefits including 30 days annual leave plus bank holiday and your birthday off each year, free mortgage advice, private medical insurance, health cashback plan, group life assurance, company pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and much more.

The SLT are passionate about putting on regular social events and company holidays with last year the company travelling to...IBIZA! They are a relaxed environment and do not have a specific dress code - wear what you're comfortable in. They also have a fully stocked drinks fridge and snacks available. For you prosecco lovers, they also have a weekly prosecco tab to utilise.

With 55 members of staff spread across the UK and 10 in New York, they fully invision to grow by 10 heads by Christmas, which of course is exciting times for the company.

With support from the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the following:

• Preparation of month-end schedules, accruals, prepayments and intercompany recharges, ensuring that month-end deadlines are met
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and board reports.
• Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring balances are understood and queries rectified promptly
• Perform cash book and bank reconciliations, including manual payments through banking software.
• Oversee the sales ledger to ensure that debt is recovered on time in line with the company's credit control procedure.
• Assisting with the preparation of departmental and consolidated annual budgets
• Variance Analysis against Budget/Prior Month
• Maintaining fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Assist with the completion of VAT and Corporation Tax returns, ensuring external submission deadlines are met.
• Drive efficiency of financial processes via continuous improvement and identification of potential opportunities.
• Managing the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, expense claims and receipts following month-end deadlines
• Preparation of the weekly cash flow forecast across multiple entities and currencies
• Analyse costs related to operations and projects to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts, adjusting for changes in business conditions.
• Ensure payroll submissions are processed monthly along with variance analysis
• Supporting the development and maintenance of effective relationships with stakeholders
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes

To be considered for this role, ideally you will be an AAT qualified or actively studying towards CIMA or ACCA. You will also have 2+ years experience in a similar environment. Must be proficent using Microsoft Excel, and ideally have experience using Xero, however this is not essential. Strong communication skills are essential as you will be expected to communicate key information to senior leaders of the group.

There are clear routes for progression for the right individual who is hard working, inquisitive with a commercial acumen. So, if you want to be part of a growing advertising agency who have a great culture and environment, click apply now!