Finance Manager - Creative Agency
£44,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3534 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 37% sure that is the right code. Handle Recruitment is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) or SOC 1131 (Financial managers and directors). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Finance Manager - Media
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join a growing media business, reporting to the Finance Director and taking ownership of a broad finance function. This is a hands-on role covering month-end, bookkeeping, project accounting, revenue recognition, media accruals, reporting and forecasting, alongside the management of two Finance Assistants. Ideal for a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with 3-4 years' relevant experience who is ready to take the next step.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the finance team and manage two Finance Assistants.
- Manage the month-end close process.
- Oversee project finances, revenue recognition and media accruals.
- Produce budgets, forecasts and management reports.
- Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.
- Review sales invoices and supplier requests.
- Improve finance processes, systems and controls.
- Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to the wider business.
- Support the Finance Director with wider projects.
- Identify opportunities to use technology and AI to improve efficiency.
About You
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- 3-4 years' relevant finance experience.
- Experience within media, creative, entertainment or service-based businesses.
- Strong accounting and double-entry knowledge.
- Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills.
- Confident using finance systems and improving processes.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring junior staff.
- Organised, proactive and commercially minded.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to step into a Finance Manager role within the media sector, with genuine responsibility across finance, team leadership and business partnering.
Finance Manager - Media
Location: London
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join a growing media business, reporting to the Finance Director and taking ownership of a broad finance function.
This is a hands-on role covering month-end, bookkeeping, project accounting, revenue recognition, media accruals, reporting and forecasting, alongside the management of two Finance Assistants.
Ideal for a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with 3-4 years' relevant experience who is ready to take the next step.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the finance team and manage two Finance Assistants.
Manage the month-end close process.
Oversee project finances, revenue recognition and media accruals.
Produce budgets, forecasts and management reports.
Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.
Review sales invoices and supplier requests.
Improve finance processes, systems and controls.
Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to the wider business.
Support the Finance Director with wider projects.
Identify opportunities to use technology and AI to improve efficiency.
About You
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
3-4 years' relevant finance experience.
Experience within media, creative, entertainment or service-based businesses.
Strong accounting and double-entry knowledge.
Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills.
Confident using finance systems and improving processes.
Previous experience managing or mentoring junior staff.
Organised, proactive and commercially minded.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to step into a Finance Manager role within the media sector, with genuine responsibility across finance, team leadership and business partnering.
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.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Financial accounts managers (SOC 3534) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~123k in sample- Middle half £36,556–61,412
- Median £46,124
- Going rate £44,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,230
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3534 going rate of £44,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.