Pearlfisher Hiring for Junior Management Accountant Job at London, England Full Time

This is
An exciting opportunity in the Finance team of a creative branding design company, where you will be surrounded with inquisitive and creative minds.

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We need you to*
Accurately process information to Management Accounts and provide assistance to the Partner, Finance & Operations. Ensure the smooth running of both the sales and purchase ledger and cash management.

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This is a key role requiring the highest level of*
Communication skills / Organisation / Accuracy / Attention to detail / Energy

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You will show us that you have*
Understanding of double entry and accounting theories
Cash management experience
A developing ability to think analytically and communicate findings effectively
System skills – being able to implement new processes and structures
Sales & Purchase Ledger experience
Exposure to foreign currency transactions
Exposure to all aspects of accounting to Trial Balance
Management Account production, and understanding of P&L and Balance Sheet
Excellent communication skills
Good time management skills and a keen attention to detail

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You will definitely need to be*
A team player
A pro-active self-starter with the ability to ‘run with’ initiatives and identify areas of improvement
Confident, able to ensure processes are adhered to
Organised and able to juggle a number of projects at any one time
Able to demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills and have a good sense of commercial awareness

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The bare minimum we need from you is*
Experience of both AP & AR
A good understanding of Trial Balance
Studying towards a professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Experience of the design industry or the wider creative/media industry would be preferred but is not essential

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You will*
Own all aspects of AP and AR, as set out in the Role in Detail.
Teach new starters how to use our Finance system.
Learn continuously, through working closely with key members of the wider team and through funded study towards a professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Improve the way that we approach AP and AR, drawing upon your previous experience and successes and constantly looking for and implementing efficiencies.

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Within 1 month, you’ll: *
Complete our onboarding process, including learning the nuts and bolts of our business through inductions with key members of the wider team.
Work alongside our Partner, Finance & Operations, to fully understand the role of Finance within Pearlfisher and the impact it makes both in and outside of the business.
Learn how to use and maintain our Finance system.
Bring enthusiasm and energy to everything you do.

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Within 3 months, you’ll: *
Be fully up to speed and owning and running Nominal Ledger, Payable Ledger and Sales Ledger as set out in the Role in Detail.
Be reporting to Trial Balance stage for preparation of monthly management accounts in an accurate and timely manner.
Be forecasting weekly business cash flow.
Prepare VAT Returns.
Perform P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis.
Be supporting the Partner, Finance & Operations and the rest of the Partnership team with ad-hoc requirements and ensuring all standing data is kept up to date on our Finance system.
Develop an increased knowledge and understanding of the Pearlfisher process.
Be ensuring compliance with internal controls.
Perform timesheet analysis and actively manage submissions.
Oversee the accounts for Bluepearl & 37Degrees

Within 6 months, you’ll:
Be a valued and integral part of a collaborative and purposeful team.
Demonstrate a self-awareness and ability to communicate up and down.

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The role in detail*
Nominal Ledger

Monthly reconciliation of all nominal ledger accounts
Monthly Bank reconciliations for all bank accounts
Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
Posting monthly accruals & prepayments journals
Monthly meetings with cost budget holders to discuss any variances & plan for month end
Maintenance of Fixed Assets Register alongside the Global IT Manager
Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and management
Intercompany reconciliations
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Payables Ledger_

Processing invoices and ensuring suppliers are paid on time
Processing employee expenses and company credit cards expenses
Preparing weekly/monthly payment runs
Supplier statement reconciliations
Managing petty cash (inc. foreign petty cash)

Sales Ledger

Raising sales invoices and ensuring invoices have been sent out timely and accurately
Weekly revenue meetings with client management team
Supporting the client management team with system requirements
Accounting for all revenue – sales invoices, accrued revenue and deferred revenue
Credit control management – Ensuring all invoices are paid within the agreed credit terms
Managing External WIP and ensuring expenses are managed and billed promptly

Reporting structure
You will report to our Partner, Finance & Operations

Job Type: Full-time