Junior Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A global creative and technology agency in London is seeking a Junior Management Accountant. This role involves raising purchase orders, assisting with monthly management accounts, and ensuring SOX compliance. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in finance with excellent communication and organisational skills. The company adopts a hybrid work model, fostering creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance function, preferably within an agency environment.
• Able to proactively manage workload to deliver multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders for intercompany and trade vendor costs.
• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts for several group companies.
• Ensuring adherence to the SOX compliant control environment.
• Reviewing and reconciling month-end actuals reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient with Excel

Organisational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

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 26,000 employees across 150+ offices in 55-plus 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

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