Junior Management Accountant

Wunderman Thompson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative agency in Greater London is seeking a Junior Management Accountant to join their financial reporting team. The role requires at least 3 years' experience in finance, preferably in an agency environment, and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include preparing monthly accounts, handling purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. The company promotes a hybrid working model, encouraging collaboration while offering flexibility for employees. This position provides ample opportunities for skill development and career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance function, preferably within an agency environment or similar.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy.
• 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.
• Ensuring adherence to the SOX compliant control environment.
• Reviewing and reconciling month-end actuals reporting.
• Providing support to the wider agency with various finance functions.
• Managing the setup of users on the finance accounting system.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Proficiency in Excel and 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 ports of call 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’s 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.

The successful candidate will join the financial reporting team and will already have a good foundation understanding of finance and experience working within a similar role. We can offer you the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment and give you the experience and opportunity to grow your future career.

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.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.