Management Accountant - Creative Agency - Foresight Associates : Job Details

Overview

Our client is a creative technology business working across various sectors. The Management Accountant will play a key role in the day-to-day management of financial operations and support the Financial Controller. You will be responsible for keeping financial information accurate and up to date, approving payments, identifying issues early and ensuring staff use the correct processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Raise invoices for UK and international clients
• Set up new clients in the finance system
• Upload invoices and ensure smooth internal processes

Credit Control

• Follow up on outstanding invoices
• Send statements and liaise with internal project leads to ensure all paperwork is in place

Accounts Payable

• Maintain payroll processes
• Set up supplier payments (with appropriate approvals)
• Deal with supplier queries
• Ensure purchase orders are in place

Team Support

• Oversee and support Accounts Assistant
• Monitor expense tools and manage bank reconciliations
• Keep the finance inbox organised

Expenses

• Approve staff expense submissions

Management Accounts

• Reconcile balance sheets
• Handle intercompany charges and reconciliations
• Prepare P&Ls
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns

Cashflow

• Liaise with invoice factoring providers
• Carry out weekly cashflow reconciliations
• Monitor bank accounts and credit card balances

Skills & Experience

• Part-qualified or qualified by experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Accounting (management accounts, AP and AR)
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and GAAP
• Familiar with Microsoft Teams or similar tools
• Previous experience working within a Creative Agency would be beneficial

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and analytical skills
• Clear and confident communicator
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Strong organisational skills

Open and receptive to feedback