Junior Management Accountant

VML; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative agency in London is seeking a Junior Management Accountant to act as a finance ambassador and manage finance-related queries. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years' experience in a finance role, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and accounting software. Responsibilities include raising purchase orders, preparing monthly accounts, and ensuring compliance. This role adopts a hybrid working model, encouraging creativity and collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance function, preferably within an agency environment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high attention to detail.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders for vendor costs.
• Assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Ensuring adherence to SOX compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong analytical abilities

Organisational skills

Versatility

Ability to manage workload

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Who We Are

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Role

Junior Management Accountant

Department

Finance

Location

Sea Containers House, London

Who We’re Looking For

As a Junior Management Accountant, you will be an ambassador for Finance and one of the first points of contact for the agency for finance-related queries. You should be an enthusiastic self-starter with excellent attention to detail and written communication skills, along with strong analytical abilities. We’re looking for someone who is competent in managing their workload under pressure and can take responsibility for meeting deadlines. You will also be required to assist colleagues during busy periods and to help cover team absences, so versatility is key.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Raising purchase orders for intercompany and trade vendor costs
• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts for several VML group companies, including reviewing general ledger accounts, the preparation of manual journals, and account reconciliations
• Ensuring adherence to the SOX compliant control environment
• Reviewing and reconciling month-end actuals reporting, ensuring sufficient supporting evidence for a full audit trail
• Providing support to the wider agency with various finance functions, such as new-client setups and helping with supplier invoice queries
• Managing the setup of users on the finance accounting system

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance function, preferably within an agency environment or similar
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to proactively manage workload to deliver multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.