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