Assistant Management Accountant

Proctor and Stevenson Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

4 Day working week

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

23 days holiday

Job summary

Proctor + Stevenson is recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant in Bristol. You’ll support day-to-day finance, focus on accounts payable, and help with month-end tasks. The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and curiosity to improve processes. Prior agency experience is a plus, but relevant experience is valued over sector.

You’ll work across multiple currencies with Xero and Synergist, reporting to the Financial Controller and collaborating with the wider team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts role, ideally in an agency or creative environment.
• AAT Level 3 or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable ledger, invoices and credit notes.
• Reconcile costs against purchase orders and allocate correctly.
• Reconcile bank and card payments across currencies.
• Raise sales invoices and perform revenue reconciliations.
• Handle supplier statements and petty cash administration.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing and audits.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns when needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Proficiency in Office

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Xero

Synergist

Job description

About us

Based in the heart of vibrant Bristol, Proctor + Stevenson is a highly respected, international creative agency with a focus on measurable results. Whether on or offline, we provide a full range of design and marketing services, from strategy, campaigns and lead generation to brand building, events, product communications and web builds.

As a certified B Corp, we’re committed to making a positive impact on our people, communities and the environment, while delivering exceptional work for our clients.

Role Purpose

As our Assistant Management Accountant you will enjoy the variey of duties that'll support the Finance team and wider business. You'll be handling the day to day transactions ensuring accuracy and timeliness with a focus on the purchase side. You'll be an integral part of the month end and year end process dependant on experience and as you progress within the role and company. You will report into the Financial Controller and enjoy collaborating with others across the wider business. To be successful in this role, you will have strong communication skills, an eye for detail and have a curious nature to investigate ways of working, systems (we use Xero and Synergist) and processes in order to improve how we work.

This is the perfect role if you're currently working as an Accounts / Finance assistant looking for the next step up.

Ideally you'll have agency experience but this is not an essential as it's more important to have relevant experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the accounts payable ledger including processing supplier invoices and credit notes
• Reconciling bought in costs against purchase orders and ensuring the correct allocation
• Reconciling payments and receipts on the bank and credit card accounts and processing payments on the bank in multiple currencies
• Raising sales invoices to send to clients, processing revenue reconciliations and resolving any queries
• Checking and reconciling supplier statements
• Processing expense claims
• Administration and reconciliation of petty cash and foreign currency
• Resolving queries and looking after shared inbox
• Managing client and supplier contracts
• Maintaining employee benefits records and generating P11D's at year end
• Creating and posting the monthly management accounts journals
• Managing accruals process, making sure all costs are captured in the correct period and posting related journals
• Assisting with audits and year end providing documentation as required
• Improving efficiencies through review and development of processes
• Administration of annual insurance renewal
• Covering the daily cashflow and providing analysis and recommendations to the Directors when needed

As you settle into the role and progress there will be the opportunity to take ownership of the quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, complete the quarterly VAT returns and provide assistance with the monthly payroll.

What you'll need:

• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent (ideally) or proven track record in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Desirable but not essential - knowledge of Xero and/or Syngerist.

What we offer:

• Salary between £30,000 - £34,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working
• 4 Day working week
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Private medical insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Company pension scheme
• 23 days holiday, increasing to 25 - plus bank holidays + additional time off at Christmas
• Long service awards
• Training and development opportunities - technical, professional and other exciting skills
• Salary Sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme with secure cycle parking (and showers and a drying room at the office!).
• Retail and gym discounts
• Regular team socials, including Christmas and Summer parties

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Commitment

We are proud to be a certified B Corp, committed to operating as a responsible and sustainable business. Our CSR approach focuses on making a positive impact on our people, our communities, and the environment. Every colleague contributes to helping us uphold these commitments.

As part of this role, you are expected to:

• Support an inclusive, fair, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Act in ways that promote our environmental goals, including reducing waste and using resources responsibly.
• Participate in community and social impact initiatives that strengthen our local and global communities.
• Apply ethical decision-making in day-to-day work, ensuring integrity and accountability.
• Champion and adhere to our CSR and B Corp policies, helping us continuously improve.