Assistant Management AccountantMarketing Agency

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Assistant Management Accountant | Top Independent Marketing Agency | LondonHarmonic are proud to be working, once again, with a top marketing agency to fill their Assistant Management Accountant role. This independent agency works with several exciting, ambitious companies by using innovative advertising to overcome communicationproblems. They focus on going beyond normal practice to encourage the brands they work with to be memorable, relevant, and different.The agency aims to continue growing by expanding business with existing clients, winning new clients and obtaining more creative awards for their out-of-the box work. Culture is important to the company. They hold purpose, transparency, empowerment, ambitionand integrity in high regard.They are currently looking for a passionate, hands-on individual to support their dynamic Finance Team. The agency is committed to growth, making this an exciting time to be joining the company. With the companys offices based near Holborn, it offers accessto a number of areas perfect for keeping up with the creative, lively and social work team.The Role:The candidate will support the day-to-day handling of accounting processes, collaborate with the agencys various teams and liaise with external stakeholders. Emphasis is placed on the importance of culture, embracing respect and ambition. The Junior ManagementAccountant will need to show the potential to take on wider roles and responsibilities.Main Responsibilities:· Support key financial processes & support the Head of Finance in raising standards across the agency.· Support of month-end procedures, including but not limited to prepayments/Accruals, Balance sheet reconciliations.· Income recognition and reconciling to Revenue Forecasting.· Cash and bank responsibilities. Including updating daily cash postings, along with cashflow forecast, month-end bank reconciliations and petty cash reconciliations.· Liaising with project leads on management of client spend, Accrued/Deferred Revenue and WIP.· Accounts payable, chasing Purchase Orders, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, review of expenses 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 client billing, liaising with accounts leads and chasing client debt where required.· Assist Head of Finance in month-end reporting to the board.· Updating timesheets each week, monthly utilization reports.What we need (essential):· In studies - ACCA/CIMA/ACA.· At least 2-3 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 agencys 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.Location:· London (Hybrid working, 2 days in office 3 days from home).The role would ideally suit an individual who would enjoy working in office.Offer:· Study support· 24 days holiday per annum and three additional days between Christmas and New Year.· 1 day holiday to celebrate birthday.· Contributory pension scheme paying 8% of salary per annum (3% of which is the company contribution).· Additional days holiday per annum after two years service up to a maximum of 29 days per annum.Salary:£30,000 - £37,000Start Date:ASAPThe ProcessFirst stage interviews will be held with the Head of Finance.Second stage interviews will be held with the DirectorsPlease get in touch atPlease feel free to circulate this with any friends or contacts that may be interested.Follow us on Twitter: @HarmonicGroupHQ