Management Accountant - Creative Consultancy
About the Company
A forward-thinking strategy and creative consultancy group made up of complementary but independent agencies. With over a decade of cutting-edge insight and execution, the group partners with select global brands to help them establish, maintain, or regain category leadership. Their strength lies in connecting with diverse, digital-first communities through creativity, cultural insight, and platform expertise.
About the Role
This role operates at group level across the agencies within the portfolio. The Management Accountant will manage the day-to-day financial function of the business, ensuring smooth and efficient operations for internal teams, suppliers, and clients alike. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial literacy, precision, and a keen eye for process improvement. As the sole in-house finance professional, you'll independently handle accounts receivable and payable, cash flow, revenue tracking, and ad hoc reporting using systems such as Synergist and Xero. You'll also liaise with external accountants on tasks including payroll, year-end accounts, PSA, and corporation tax. You’ll report to a Fractional Finance Director who supports your development and provides strategic oversight, while also working closely with the Group Operations Director and the Founder.
Success in this role will be measured by:
* Improved accuracy of data entry and reconciliations
* Timely client invoicing and keeping overdue receivables below 10%
* Establishing streamlined systems to ensure prompt supplier payments
Responsibilities
Purchase & Sales Ledger
* Supplier onboarding and maintenance of financial systems
* Day-to-day control of Xero, including bookkeeping, payment runs, and expense processing
* Reconciliation of purchase orders
* Management of subscriptions and renewals
* Client invoicing and debtor management
P&L and Balance Sheet
* Assist in monthly management accounts preparation
* Support revenue recognition and posting of accruals/deferrals
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
* Collaborate with external accountants on year-end accounts and forecasting
Reporting & Planning
* Serve as the primary contact for the external accounting firm
* Provide regular cash flow updates to senior leadership
* Lead weekly revenue meetings with project teams
* Present financial data in a clear, actionable manner
Qualifications
* Proficient in Excel and accounting software
* Diligent and detail-oriented
* Excellent communicator, able to translate finance for non-finance stakeholders
* Confident influencing without direct line management authority
* Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused
* Comfortable in a fast-paced creative environment