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Our client, an award-winning medical communications agency based in Thames Ditton, is looking for an experienced management accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have existing experience as an accountant, flexibility to commute 2 days a week to the office in Thames Ditton (parking on-site) and excellent team building and communication skills. You will ideally be an AAT qualified professional, or ACCA/CIMA student. Core Duties/Responsibilities The main purpose of the role is the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly management accounts including budget forecasting that requires detailed variance analysis and reporting. To support the business to achieve key financial objectives specifically containment of costs that promote driving efficiencies through the review, development, and implementation of required systems. Key Responsibilities Calculation of accrued and deferred revenue in line with Revenue Recognition principals and preparation of journals Ensure a sound understanding of the business, our industry using your commercial acumen to competently carry out your role Monthly variance analysis (by comparing to budget/forecast) and exception reporting Monthly &amp; quarterly balance sheet reconciliations Reconciliation of revenue related Balance Sheet control accounts Assist with year-end audit by providing all relevant information to the auditors Business partnering with business on a regular basis to support understanding financial detail and feed into the rolling forecast and annual budgeting process Continuously reviewing current processes and making improvements to allow better control or improved efficiencies Key Monthly Duties Complete month end reporting process for designated business area(s) adhering to tight reporting deadlines ensuring accuracy and compliance. Prepare Net Sales for monthly Management Accounts reconciled to Trial Balance Regularly review WIP for anomalies, preparing quarterly reports for sign off for all clients and brands. Work closely with the Account Directors, conducting monthly Business Reviews, sense checking budgets for errors, providing individual job reports when asked, and meeting to reconcile jobs. Journal costs between Job Codes were agreed with Account Directors, closing jobs, and completing relevant Month End Reporting WIP schedules as appropriate. Ensure Jobs are reconciled and closed in a timely fashion. Monitoring and managing the completion of Timesheets. Providing relevant timesheet analysis for management review. Maintain an orderly accounting filing system. Reporting Issue timely and complete financial statements. Coordinate the preparation of the statutory accounts. Assist in the provision of information for the annual budgets, with overheads and advising on issues with payroll reconciliation. Oversee the issuance of financial information. Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management. Prepare reports of financial information to business leads. Recommend KPI benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations. Preparation of management monthly reporting packs. Tax reporting, both on a quarterly and annual basis. Compliance Coordinate the preparation of Year End Reporting Packs. Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies. Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit. Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations Finance Systems (Manual/Digital) Review and monitor a reliable system of controls of accounting transactions as required. Review of current finance and data systems to allow for improved efficiencies to add value to business processes As required set up new, user-friendly Excel spreadsheet models Support the achievement of relevant, timely financial and management information to support business decisions e.g., resourcing needs and increasing revenue streams Play a pivotal role in the planning and implementation of new systems, any updates, changes, or development of existing systems to support the strengthening of our business infrastructure, business efficiency and or growth Driving improvement and efficiencies in financial processes to improve accuracy and reduce time Business Partnering Liaising with business, client and project leads to ensure understanding of financial objectives. Informing the business on any anomalies and providing guidance on how to identify and capitalise on opportunities to enable development of growth. Creating BU P&amp;L’s aligned with the wider financial business plan Working with business leads to support resourcing plans within budget parameters Provide appropriate training and knowledge share sessions in financial requirements to all client teams Develop an Understanding of the Industry and its Opportunities and Risks. Improve organisational performance by embracing, adapting, implementing, and supporting change through the provision of effective initiatives Adhoc To drive and or participate in projects some which may be across business areas as required To mentor junior members of the team and share knowledge to support development of skills If this sounds like you then please send us your CV now! Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Management Accountant

For over 35 years, our client a renowned Business Management has been a market leader in providing specialist and focused tax, accounting, and royalties advice to musicians, performers, athletes and industry professionals. About the job: As the Senior Accountant working within the Business Management team, the main purpose of this role will be to assist with managing client accounts - which includes overseeing bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, maintaining sales and purchase ledgers as well as adhoc tasks and building strong client relationships. You will report to a Business Manager, whilst providing additional support across the Business Management team. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the management of a large portfolio of clients, including direct client contact and resolving client queries Strong technical knowledge in order to review financial statements prepared by the team and provide review points for the purpose of accounts completion and to comply with relevant accounts legislation Preparation of corporation and personal tax computations Preparation of monthly management accounts Managing deadlines to ensure work is completed to the required standard at the right time Advising clients on their accounting needs Delegating and reviewing work of junior team members Having a working understanding of tax accounting and liaison with Tax department Manage client billing and review work in progress Review client VAT returns Provide training and support to the team Personal Specification: ACCA qualified or equivalent through experience Experience with bookkeeping on accountancy software Preparation of VAT returns experience Knowledge of preparation of a large portfolio of clients Experience managing client deadlines Previous team supervision experience A good understanding of personal and corporate taxes Confidence in giving advice Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and not require sponsorship What’s on offer: 25 days holiday Hybrid working Annual bonus scheme Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance after 12 months’ service Enhanced family leave policies Employee Assistance Program This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term career in accountancy. The firm offer hybrid working, so you will be able to work from home for part of the week. If this sounds like you then please send us your CV now! Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Senior Accountant

Our client, one of the leading integrated communications agency groups in the UK, are looking for a Group Financial Controller to join their busy London team. As group financial controller, you will report to the group finance director. You will also have the opportunity to get involved with and improve processes and procedures. Managing a small team, you will be responsible for: Responsible for the financial month end reporting, including balance sheet reconciliations and producing the group reporting pack. Responsible for external reporting to our investors, BGF (Business Growth Fund). Supervision, support and management of a team of nine people and lead a process of continuous improvement. To prepare and submit all other financial, taxation and regulatory returns and ensure global tax compliance across the Group. Play a key role in the preparation and accuracy of all internal and external reporting requirements related to budgeting, internal reporting, regulatory and tax requirements. Responsible for researching and analysing technical accounting issues and their application to internal and external reporting and UK GAAP compliance. To ensure there is an appropriate and effective control infrastructure in place assuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records for the business. Closely manage the cash and treasury function; including multi-currency cashflow forecasting; intercompany funding; bank accounts; foreign exchange and ensure a well-managed credit control function. Managing the annual audit, ensuring tax (corporation, PAYE, VAT and other) compliance (both UK and overseas). Collaborate, design, implement and review finance systems, policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and contemporary relevant practices. You will need to be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of three years PQE along with a significant experience in financial accounting, consolidation and reporting along with advanced Excel skills (comfortable dealing with complex formulae). The role is on a hybrid basis with a mixture of office and home working. If this sounds like you then please send us your CV now! Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Group Financial Controller

Our client is a global digital production agency that provide world-class production services for their clients by bringing great ideas to life through creative content is recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager to join their team on maternity cover contract until January 2025. The role will be hybrid with 3 days in the Central London office and two working from home. Reporting to the FD and managing one person you will be tasked with the following duties: Commercial Lead commercial support to the agency, offering solutions to a variety of business challenges Coordinate and lead monthly commercial finance meetings with support from the Finance Director Understand the agency’s contractual obligations to its clients Be proactive in pushing the business forward and constantly look for new ways to improve processes and procedures Work with Finance Director to provide regular commercial training to the agency Produce Monthly reporting pack for Senior Stakeholders P&amp;Ls Prepare Budget &amp; Flash submissions with support from Finance Director. Responsible for ensuring profit margin is maintained in line with forecast. Lead the freelance forecast process ensuring use of freelance resource is kept to a minimum Work closely with the Management Accounts Team &amp; Finance Director to manage costs to the business. Revenue Support client service to ensure challenging but realistic revenue budgets and forecasts are produced Thereafter regularly (at least twice monthly) monitor, review and update in conjunction with client account leads, proactively highlighting early warnings to potential variance to forecasts Ensure correct and timely accounting of revenue recognition Support the Revenue Analyst in collating and filing appropriate audit evidence to support revenue recognition in accordance with internal policies and standards Recovery, Utilisation &amp; Profitability Lead the monitoring and reporting of client/job recoverability of time against estimates Monitor utilisation &amp; activity levels of agency staff with appropriate management to identify areas for improvement / where additional support is required Lead in highlighting jobs expected to over-burn and develop a plan with the agency to provide solutions and mitigate Prepare monthly Client profitability analysis and discuss results with the relevant teams Support the Revenue Analyst in ensuring that all employees are completing their timesheets in a timely manner If this exhilarating opportunity ignites a fire within you, don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary team! Send us your CV now, and let's create an extraordinary future together! Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact successful candidates.