Commercial Finance Analyst - Creative Agency - London

Commercial Finance Analyst - Creative Agency - London

I am looking for a newly qualified Commercial Finance Analyst/Project Accountant for a growing Creative Agency based in Central London. This role is ideal for a candidate who is looking for a commercial role within a fast paced, vibrant agency who are going through an exciting time of development and growth.

Key Responsibilities::

• Project pricing / costing models
• Mapping project revenue across project life - ensuring accurate revenue recognition
• Checking projects are tracking to budget through the life of project
• Working with Consultants to reconcile project spend against budget and report on variances
• Close down projects timely
• Timesheet analysis
• Net profitability analysis of projects
• Prepare end of month revenue and WIP reconciliation and post month end journals:
• Accrued and deferred revenue journals
• WIP journals

• Prepare / assist in preparation of quarterly VAT return and EC VAT Sales list
• Oversee Accounts Receivable function - ensure POs are chased regularly, billing is done timely and correctly, debtors pay promptly - weekly reporting to Financial Controller on AR KPIs
• Key integration involvement for project accounting
• Other reporting and analysis as required
• Act as cover for the Finance Assistant

Key Skills:

• Newly qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant or finalist level
• Previous experience within Analyst or Project Accounting role
• A background within Media/Creative Agency is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi task and prioritise work load working to deadlines
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Discreet office manners
• Commercially aware

Apply today!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of sending your CV then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the position you have applied for.