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Management Accountant - Creative Agency

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 7 days ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Andrew Stevens
  • Contact Email: andrew.stevens@handle.co.uk
  • Expiry Date: 29 March 2026
  • Job Ref: BBBH113164

Management Accountant

Handle Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading creative agency in their search for a Management Accountant.

This opportunity is ideal for a part-qualified or newly qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) finance professional who is looking to play a key, forward-thinking role within a dynamic finance function. Working closely with the CFO and senior stakeholders, you will provide meaningful commercial insight and support strategic decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities, including:

    • Profit & loss analysis

    • Balance sheet reviews and reconciliations

    • Key metric reporting and supporting schedules

  • Analysis of financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing clear commercial insights and actionable recommendations

  • Monitoring and controlling costs, identifying efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities

  • Reviewing client profitability, highlighting margin performance and supporting commercial reporting

  • Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with department heads

  • Conducting regular financial review meetings with department managers to ensure alignment with budget and strategic objectives

  • Weekly review of creditors and WIP, escalating issues to the CFO or partners as required

  • Supporting external audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations

  • Preparing monthly/quarterly VAT returns and assisting with corporate tax processes

  • Supporting the implementation of intercompany invoicing processes

  • Managing cash flow, including preparation of a 13-week cash flow forecast

  • Developing expertise in the Paprika system and driving continuous financial process improvements

  • Providing holiday cover within the finance team

  • Delivering ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified (or finalist/qualified)

  • Proven experience in a Management Accountant role, ideally within the communications or creative sector

  • Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards

  • Experience with intercompany invoicing

  • Paprika accounting system experience is essential

  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups, IF statements, etc.)

  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

  • Demonstrable experience of streamlining or implementing improved financial processes

  • Collaborative team player


Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.