Assistant Management Accountant

Havas Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

25 days’ annual leave

Award-winning training and development

International mobility opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

H/Advisors is seeking an Assistant/Management Accountant to support financial performance and operational effectiveness through accurate reporting and financial administration. You will work closely with the Finance Director on month-end, budgeting, forecasting, revenue management and controls across the business.

The role requires part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, 3+ years in finance, strong Excel and analytical skills, and the ability to interact with non-finance stakeholders across a leading

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA
• 3+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
• Experience supporting month-end and management accounts preparation
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive, collaborative and eager to learn
• Experience with finance and reporting systems

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Support client billing, revenue reporting and work-in-progress management
• Monitor cash flow, aged debt and support credit control activities
• Produce financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making
• Support year-end audit activities and statutory reporting requirements
• Support internal group reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting
• Support profitability tracking by analysing and producing reports on timesheet data
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across the business and provide day-to-day finance support

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA/CIMA (part-qualified)

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Agresso

Job description

Agency :

Cicero

Job Description :

Company Background

H/Advisors is a trusted communications adviser to some of the finest companies in the world. We combine creative thinking with deep analytical insights and experience to advise on any business issue you might face, whether it is about growth, people or reputation. We are experts in the workings of financial markets, media, government and regulators. Our power to inform and influence is anchored by decades of experience, data-driven analysis, integrated AI tools and global reach through our international group.

Founded in 2001, H/Advisors employs 1,500+ multidisciplinary experts in 40+ offices across Europe, America, APAC and the Middle East. Over the past two decades, we have expanded our presence in key financial centres worldwide, offering best-in-class counsel to boards, executives and investors navigating transformation, market shifts and reputation-defining moments.

The Role

We are looking for an Assistant / Management Accountant to support the financial performance and operational effectiveness of the agency through accurate financial reporting, analysis and financial administration. Working closely with the Finance Director, this role plays an important part in the month-end process, budgeting, forecasting, revenue management and financial controls across the business.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA
• 3+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
• Experience supporting month-end and management accounts preparation
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive, collaborative and eager to learn
• Experience with finance and reporting systems

Desirable

• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience working in a professional services, agency or consultancy environment
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• Understanding of project accounting, WIP and revenue recognition
• Previous experience using Agresso software or similar

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Support client billing, revenue reporting and work-in-progress management
• Monitor cash flow, aged debt and support credit control activities
• Produce financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making
• Support year-end audit activities and statutory reporting requirements
• Support internal group reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting
• Support profitability tracking by analysing and producing reports on timesheet data
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across the business and provide day-to-day finance support

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Finance Study Package – further details on application
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays
• Award-winning training and development programmes
• International mobility opportunities across the H/Advisors network
• Active employee resource groups
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events, including weekly bar nights at Havas Village London
• Subsidised gym membership and cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised on-site café
• Employee discounts

Contract Type :

Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.