Revenue & WIP accountant

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

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