Management Accountant

Absolute Recruit Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Recruit Ltd partners with a creative boutique agency to grow their bookkeeping team. We are seeking an Accounts Assistant for a full-time, permanent hybrid role, offering exposure to a varied client portfolio across Fashion and Media sectors and collaboration with experienced Management Accountants and the CFO.

You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and assist in management accounts and month-end processes in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or Accounts Assistant role.
• Background in Fashion, Media or Creative industry is desirable.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Experience preparing or supporting management accounts (P&L).
• Proficient with bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and ledger management.
• Studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA is desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort with fast-paced environments and tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and accurate in work output.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients in Fashion and Media.
• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping: processing invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers; ensure correct recording of transactions.
• Carry out regular bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts (P&L).
• Review P&L reports; highlight variances to senior team.
• Support month-end processes: accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Monitor client accounts and resolve discrepancies with clients.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal processes.
• Handle general finance admin and build client relationships.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Fashion/Media/Creative industry

Double-entry bookkeeping

Management accounts / P&L prep

Bank reconciliations

VAT returns

AAT/ACCA/CIMA study

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Studying towards professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Join a creative boutique agency and grow your bookkeeping career supporting Fashion & Media clients in a hybrid role.

We’re partnering with a creative boutique agency that specialises in working with clients across the Fashion and Media space, supporting some truly exciting and recognisable brands.

They are now looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with experienced Management Accountants and the CFO, gaining exposure across a varied client portfolio in a collaborative and creative environment.

Operating on a hybrid working model, this role offers the chance to build your bookkeeping expertise while developing a broader understanding of finance within dynamic, fast-paced industries.

Key duties:

• Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients across various industries including Fashion and Media
• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping duties, including processing invoices, receipts, and payments
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly
• Carry out regular bank and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, including profit & loss (P&L) statements
• Review and analyse P&L reports, identifying variances and highlighting any anomalies to senior team members
• Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and journal postings
• Monitor client accounts, resolving discrepancies and liaising directly with clients where required
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal processes
• Handle general administrative tasks related to finance and bookkeeping
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing timely and professional support

Key skills:

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or Accounts Assistant role
• Ideally a background within a Fashion, Media or Creative industry
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Experience preparing or supporting with management accounts, including P&L
• Confident with bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and ledger management
• Studying towards or keen to study AAT/ACCA/CIMA (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment working to tight deadlines
• Takes pride in their work, demonstrating a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while being self-motivated and a collaborative team player