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Job Reference:
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Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Location:
Central London
Contract Type:
Permanent
A fully qualified Financial Controller with a proven track record working within the Media/Creative Agency industry.
We are looking for a qualified Financial Controller for a growing Media Agency based in Central London. The role is offered on a full-time permanent basis reporting into the Head of Finance.
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the month-end process, statutory accounting, and assisting with audits. You will also play a key role in developing and implementing accounting controls and delivering management information.
The role offers a hybrid working model with three days in the office per week. We seek a fully qualified accountant capable of thriving in a busy media agency environment and managing one direct report.
Key responsibilities:
* Ownership of the month-end process, including management accounts preparation and board pack presentation
* Annual budgeting and quarterly re-forecasting
* Preparing cash flows
* Producing annual statutory accounts and internal financial reports
* Ensuring timely processing of client fee and expense billings, managing WIP, revenue, and expense recognition
* Managing VAT returns and compliance
* Ownership of management reporting, revenue recognition, and variance analysis
* Reviewing and improving accounting and management information systems for better insights
* Managing daily financial operations and leading the finance team
* Supporting the Head of Finance with commercial projects
* Uploading budgets onto Paprika and reconciling production jobs
* Overseeing weekly job profitability reports
* Managing an Accounts Assistant and supporting the wider finance team
* Performing other ad hoc financial duties
Qualifications and experience:
* Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant
* Experience in the Media/Creative industry is preferred
* Experience with revenue recognition and WIP management
* Knowledge of Paprika software is advantageous
* Previous managerial experience is beneficial
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident team player with a collaborative approach
* Capable of communicating effectively at all levels and delivering management information
* Strong systems knowledge, particularly MS Excel
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