Management Accountant, Advertising (12 Month FTC)

We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Mens & Women's Health, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and Red. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content - we shape culture. Our workplace is built on collaboration, creativity, and trust. We champion bold ideas, embrace innovation, and continually evolve to meet the moment - all while celebrating the legacy that's brought us here. We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to make a meaningful impact, both in the media landscape and in people's lives. We're proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operates a hybrid working model of four days per week in the office and one day working from home. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

As the Management Accountant for Advertising, you will join Hearst UK at an exciting time, playing a key role in supporting the continued growth of our advertising and events business. You'll deliver accurate financial reporting and provide valuable commercial insight, working closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders to influence decision-making and drive profitability. This is a hands-on, high-impact role within the Reporting & Planning team, combining management accounting, analysis and business partnering in a fast-paced commercial environment. This role is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Main Duties:

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including revenue and cost reporting, with clear variance analysis against forecast, budget and prior year.
• Business partner with the advertising and events teams, providing insight, analysis and recommendations to support commercial decision-making and maximise profitability.
• Take ownership of month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments, ensuring accurate journal postings supported by sound judgement and data.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to an auditable standard, including maintaining clear supporting documentation, ageing analysis and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Deliver additional analysis and reporting to meet stakeholder needs, translating financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Continuously review processes to identify inefficiencies, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or business partnering role, with strong commercial awareness.
• Part-qualified (or studying towards) ACCA/CIMA or equivalent financial qualification.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into clear, meaningful insights.
• Advanced Excel skills, with confidence working methodically with complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy while maintaining a broader commercial perspective.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with experience identifying and improving processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
• Experience with systems such as AdPoint or Salesforce is desirable.

Benefits:

• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels.
• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales.
• Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
• Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange.
• Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources.
• Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan.
• Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools and Financial Wellbeing sessions.
• Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app.

Commitment Statement:

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration, and innovation that come with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we're working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.