Job Description
Senior Management Accountant | Global Advertising Group | Central London (Hybrid) | £55,000
Robert Half are partnering with a major global marketing and communications group to recruit a Senior Management Accountant for their UK finance function, based in Central London.
With operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio of well-known advertising, media, and PR agencies, this organisation offers the scale and opportunities of a truly international business.
This is an ideal role for a finance professional with extensive management accounts and balance sheet reconciliation experience from a large, complex organisation who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
?? About the Position
In this role you will:
* Lead the monthly close process, coordinating with stakeholders to meet deadlines.
* Prepare management accounts and P&L reports, providing insightful commentary on variances.
* Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy across multiple entities.
* Deliver quarterly and annual financial reporting, including working capital, tax submissions, and US GAAP reconciliations.
* Produce statutory accounts under UK GAAP and manage the external audit process.
* Take ownership of payroll-related reporting and reconciliations.
* Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle, including scenario planning and capex tracking.
* Oversee VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
* Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls.
?? What we're looking for
* Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA).
* Strong track record in management accounting and balance sheet reconciliations within a large organisation.
* Confident communicator able to work effectively across finance and operational teams.
* Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working to tight deadlines.
?? Here's what's waiting for you
* £55,000 salary plus benefits.
* Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the Central London office.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
* Private medical and dental cover (post-probation).
* Life insurance and wellbeing support.
* Season ticket loan.
* Study support for professional qualifications.
* Daily food allowance.
* Employee discounts across retail, leisure, and travel.
* Opportunities to progress across a global network of agencies.
* A collaborative and supportive working environment.
?? Why this role could be your next move
You'll be joining a leading global advertising group in a role that offers both challenge and variety. This is a great opportunity to work within a large, multi-entity environment, develop your technical skills, and open doors to roles across finance, commercial, and operational teams within a truly international business.
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