Accountant

Are you a hands-on finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and being close to the numbers that keep a business running smoothly? Are you looking to work within a fast-growing media-related business with new plans to expand and grow its operations? Would you enjoy working with a supportive and engaging FD who will happily give you more responsibility over time if you want to expand on the role?

Our client is a fast-growing SME media-related business with ambitious plans for the next phase of its growth. They are now looking to appoint a confident finance professional who enjoys being part of a collaborative team where your contribution genuinely makes a difference. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and working closely with decision makers in a growing business.

The Opportunity

This position will take ownership of the company’s day-to-day transactional finance operations, ensuring financial records remain accurate while supporting the wider business as it continues to grow. Working closely with the commercial team and Finance Director, you will oversee the full sales and purchase ledger processes, maintain accurate financial records and help strengthen internal processes as the business evolves. You will take responsibility for the smooth running of the company’s transactional finance function, including:

• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, including reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
• Liaising with company solicitors regarding finance transactions held in legal accounts
• Helping to strengthen internal processes and bring receivable and payable activities fully in-house
• Resolving finance queries from both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Managing the ledgers and maintaining accurate records
• Reconciling bank accounts, credit cards and third-party ledgers
• Maintaining the nominal ledger and posting journals where required
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements

The Business Environment

Our client operates as a small, fast-moving and entrepreneurial business, so this role will suit someone who enjoys being hands-on and taking real ownership of their work. Unlike larger corporate finance teams where responsibilities are highly segmented, this position requires someone who is comfortable managing the full transactional finance cycle, solving problems independently and ensuring things get done. At the same time, the role sits within a close-knit team with strong personalities, so collaboration is essential. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the business to understand commercial deals, resolve issues and identify opportunities to improve processes and create efficiencies.

Your Experience

You will be an experienced Bookkeeper or Qualified / Qualified by Experience Accountant who enjoys managing transactional finance within a smaller business environment. You are likely to enjoy roles where you can take responsibility, work autonomously and maintain high standards of financial accuracy, while still working closely with colleagues across the business.

Your Skills and Experience

• At least 4 years’ experience in bookkeeping or transactional finance roles
• Strong experience managing accounts receivable and accounts payable processes end-to-end
• Solid understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal ledger management
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Strong working knowledge of Xero or a similar cloud-based accounting system

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and working closely with decision makers in a growing business.