Assistant Management Accountant

CINQ FINANCE; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

An international marketing agency is seeking an Entry-level Assistant Management Accountant to support AP and AR processes, assist in preparing management accounts, and handle finance queries across the business. The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping experience, be studying for an accounting qualification, and possess strong Excel skills. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and various benefits, including 25 days holiday plus additional leave after 5 years.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Currently studying for a professional accounting qualification.
• Desirable: agency or professional services experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts (P&L, Gross Profit, Balance Sheet).
• Provide insightful variance analysis and commentary.
• Process sales and purchase invoices and manage credit control.

Skills

Bookkeeping or accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Ability to multitask

Agency or professional services experience

Education

Studying towards a professional accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Helping finance leaders in Media and Entertainment hire professionals who understand revenue models, royalties and who align culturally. UK & US.

Overview

We’re partnering with an international brand strategy, marketing and integrated design agency who are looking for a hands‑on Assistant Management Accountant to join them.

You’ll take ownership of end‑to‑end AP and AR, support the preparation of management accounts, and work closely with the Group Finance Manager on budgeting and forecasting. The role also involves partnering with Client Services and acting as a go‑to point for finance queries across the business.

You’ll be confident communicating with senior stakeholders, detail‑driven, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, project‑led agency setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts (P&L, Gross Profit, Balance Sheet)
• Work with budget holders and Client Services to provide context to financial performance
• Provide insightful variance analysis and commentary
• End‑to‑end processing of sales and purchase invoices
• Weekly timesheet analysis
• Daily cash and banking duties
• Credit control and debtor management
• Processing staff expenses
• Supporting annual audit activity
• Resolving client, supplier and internal finance queries
• Supporting ad‑hoc projects and wider finance team initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role
• Studying towards a professional accounting qualification
• Agency or professional services experience (desirable)
• Strong Excel skills and experience using Xero
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask
• Enthusiastic, reliable and a strong team player
• With offices in UK and the UAE - Arabic language skills and cross‑border experience is beneficial but not essential

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work under pressure and manage priorities independently
• Professional and confident in stakeholder communication
• Strong work ethic and collaborative mindset
• Positive, energetic and driven to succeed
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + birthday off
• Additional annual leave after 5 years’ service
• Discretionary bonusEnhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Marketing Services