Management Accountant - Creative Agency

CompanyHandle Recruitment

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/10/2026

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Occupation Type

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

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

Desired Skills and Experience

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.

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.