Junior Management Accountant

Live Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Junior Management Accountant at a leading event management organization. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your finance career while contributing to the company's financial health. You will assist in preparing management accounts, support financial reporting, and ensure smooth financial operations. With a collaborative environment that values your ideas and development, this position is perfect for someone eager to learn and make an impact. Embrace this chance to be part of an exciting journey in a dynamic industry!

Qualifications

• Currently studying or part-qualified in an accounting qualification.
• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor supplier accounts and ensure timely payments.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

CIMA, ACCA, or ACA part-qualified

Previous experience in accounting or finance

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Live Group

People and Culture Manager at Live Group

An exciting opportunity is available for a Junior Management Accountant to join our forward-thinking team at one of the UK's leading organisations in event management and communications.

We are proud to be at the forefront of transforming the communications, engagement, and events sectors. With a history spanning nearly five decades, we continue to set the benchmark for excellence in our industry. Our mission is to empower our clients to achieve the extraordinary, and we invite you to be part of this journey.

As a Junior Management Accountant, you’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team that values your ideas, prioritises your development, and celebrates your contributions. This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow your career in finance while gaining hands-on experience in management accounting.

Role and Responsibilities

We're currently expanding our team and are in search of a Junior Management Accountant to contribute to our mission.

In this role, you will support the Financial Controller and the wider finance team by ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and efficient financial operations. You’ll play a key part in contributing to the company’s financial health and success. With strong Excel and IT skills, along with the ability to work on your own initiative, you will be a key player in ensuring that the finance department of the business flows smoothly day-to-day. The main responsibilities are as follows:

1. Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
2. Support the preparation of financial reports for the UK and international offices.
3. Contribute to board-level reports and presentations.
4. Perform regular reconciliations for multiple bank accounts.
5. Investigate and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
6. Ensure supplier invoices are accurately captured, coded, and approved.
7. Monitor supplier accounts to ensure timely payments and resolve any discrepancies.
8. Support the preparation of weekly payment runs.
9. Raise sales invoices promptly and accurately.
10. Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments to maintain cash flow.
11. Support the review of event budgets and monitor actual costs.
12. Analyse profitability and identify areas for cost efficiencies.
13. Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany balances.
14. Assist with compliance to financial regulations and prepare for internal and external audits.
15. Support the preparation and submission of local and other statutory tax filings.
16. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and enhance accuracy and efficiency.
17. Assist in implementing new tools or automation initiatives.

About you To succeed in this role, you’ll bring enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently studying or part-qualified in an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or SAP) and Excel.

Think you’d be a good fit for our team? Get in touch.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Events Services