Bookkeeper & Junior FP&A Analyst

ERG; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Design culture

International projects

Mentorship

Workspace in Milan

Competitive compensation

Job summary

ERG Media in Milan seeks a Bookkeeper & Junior FP&A Analyst to support financial operations, maintain accurate records, and contribute to planning and analysis. You will handle AP/AR, monthly reconciliations, and assist with reporting.

This role involves project-based accounting, budgeting, invoicing for retail and agency clients, and ensuring data accuracy across platforms in a dynamic creative environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance-related roles.
• Knowledge of financial software and tools; proficiency in accounting platforms is a plus.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Experience in an agency or retail environment is desirable.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records, process accounts payable and receivable, and assist with monthly reconciliations.
• Support financial analysis processes and provide insights for data-informed decisions.
• Generate, issue, and track client invoices and ensure alignment with contracts.
• Reconcile bank statements, Wise, Shopify, and other payment platforms.
• Support monthly financial reports including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Maintain inventory records and calculate COGS for retail products.
• Track project costs and budgets for ongoing projects and profitability reporting.
• Prepare quotations and budgets for retail and agency clients.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent organisational skills

Task prioritisation

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

At ERG Media, we are passionate about marrying creativity with the power of analytics. We are looking for a Bookkeeper & Junior FP&A Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our financial operations, helping us maintain accuracy in our bookkeeping and contributing to our financial planning and analysis efforts.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining financial records, processing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with monthly reconciliations. Furthermore, you will support the financial analysis processes, providing insights that will assist our leadership in making data-informed decisions.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Manage accounts payable by processing supplier invoices, scheduling payments, and reconciling accounts.
• Track accounts receivable, issue invoices for B2B clients, and send timely reminders for overdue payments.

• Generate, issue, and track client invoices for both retail and creative agency services.
• Ensure all billing aligns with agreed-upon contracts and service agreements.

Expense Tracking and Management

• Oversee a centralised cost management system, ensuring accurate tracking and categorisation of expenses.
• Monitor credit card expenses and reconcile transactions monthly.

Bank Reconciliation

• Reconcile bank statements, Wise, Shopify, and other payment platforms to ensure financial records are accurate and up-to-date.

Financial Reporting

• Support our accountants to generate monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries.

Inventory Valuation and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and costs, reconciling inventory reports with financial records.
• Calculate and track COGS for retail products.

Project-Based Accounting

• Track and allocate project costs for creative agency assignments, ensuring accurate reporting of profitability by project.
• Manage budgets and financial milestones for ongoing projects.

Quotations and Budgeting

• Prepare detailed quotations and budgets for retail and creative agency clients, maintaining a standardised and professional template system.
• Track budgets against actual expenses for creative, publishing and event based projects.

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 1–2 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance-related roles
• Knowledge of financial software and tools; proficiency in accounting platforms is a plus
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Experience in an agency or retail environment is desirable
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus

• A high-caliber design culture focused on refinement and experimentation
• Opportunities to contribute to international, premium creative projects
• Hands-on mentorship and clear pathways for development
• A beautiful workspace in the heart of Milan
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience