Revenue & WIP accountant

VisionFR Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VisionFR Limited is seeking a Revenue Focused Finance Assistant for a 6-month position in central London. The role involves managing the Sales Ledger process, ensuring accurate invoicing, and providing financial insights to the team.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of finance experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with finance software, particularly MS Excel and Paprika. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their finance qualifications and gain diverse experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance role.
• Previous Finance Team experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sales Ledger process for 16 clients from invoicing through to credit control.
• Complete weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Provide holiday and ad hoc cover for the Finance Assistant.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills (Excel, Pivot tables)

Numeracy & Finance Experience

Education

AAT Level 4 or ACCA/ACA/CIMA part-qualification

Tools

Paprika finance software

Job description

Vision FR is working with a caring, energetic, creative agency, based in central London to support them in finding a Revenue Focused Finance Assistant to join the team for 6 months.

This is a broad role with multiple deliverables if you’re a candidate looking for variety, visibility and the chance to try something new. You’ll play a key part in supporting the delivery of a major new business win, deliver hands of Business Partnering to Client teams. Alongside this, you’ll provide essential day‑to‑day finance support that keeps the business running smoothly. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys problem‑solving and wants exposure to both operational and commercial finance work.

Key Responsibilities for Revenue & WIP Accountant

• Lead the Sales Ledger process for 16 clients from invoicing through to credit control
• Work closely with external delivery partners on POs, payment updates, and
• Manage the ISOW process
• Collaborate with the Account Management team to consolidate monthly client reconciliations and support budgeting and project financial analysis
• Manage debtors and credit control to support healthy agency cash flow
• Oversee client job records to keep projects running smoothly
• Act as the final approver for Sales Invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely payment
• Complete Client reporting and other external sales MI as needed
• Support the Financial Controller with data prep for monthly client finance reviews

Business Partnering

Become a trusted financial partner working with the agency’s Client team, helping the Project Management function deliver best‑in‑class client accounting aligned with SLAs.

Nominal Ledger & Month End

• Complete weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Partner with Account Management to update revenue and forecasting files
• Support month‑end processes including staff utilisation and client profitability reporting

Additional Support & Integration Work

• Provide holiday and ad hoc cover for the Finance Assistant (primarily Purchase Ledger)
• Use analytical skills to deliver ad hoc insight and reporting for the Financial Controller and Finance Director
• Work directly with the Integration Team on data preparation, analysis, and systems alignment into Group holding Company
• Support Account Managers with queries related to Paprika and job budget management

Skills & Experience of the Revenue & WIP Accountant

• Communication: Clear, concise, and confident with both internal stakeholders and client contacts
• Computer skills: Competent at using MS Office programmes (primarily Excel – formulae, Pivot tables). Adept at picking up new systems as will use Paprika, our finance software daily
• Numeracy & Finance Experience: Previous Finance Team experience is essential, with an understanding of the project life cycle and sales ledger processes helpful
• Professional development: Ideal for someone progressing through a finance qualification and looking to broaden their commercial experience
• Working towards AAT Level 4 or ACCA/ACA/CIMA part‑qualified
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance roll

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients recruitment needs.