Management Accountant - Creative Agency

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 Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified (or finalist/qualified)

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant role, ideally within the communications or creative sector

• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards

• Experience with intercompany invoicing

• Paprika accounting system experience is essential

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups, IF statements, etc.)

• Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities

• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

• Demonstrable experience of streamlining or implementing improved financial processes

• Collaborative team player Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.