<p><strong>Management Accountant | Media &amp; Advertising | Ce</strong><strong>ntral London (Hybrid) | £50,000</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is working with a leading media and advertising group in Central London to recruit a permanent <strong>Management Accountant</strong> into their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced management accountant with revenue recognition experience or a background in media/advertising to take ownership of key finance processes and gain exposure across the business.</p><p>The business operates across multiple markets and offers regular engagement with senior stakeholders, providing a broad view of financial operations within a dynamic media environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into the Finance Lead, you will play a critical role in the preparation and analysis of management accounts, month-end and year-end processes, and supporting group reporting. Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts reconciled to the trial balance.</li><li>Calculation of accruals using IFRS principles and preparation of journals.</li><li>Leading monthly variance analysis against budget and forecasts and managing exception reporting.</li><li>Ensuring all supporting schedules tie back to the P&amp;L and balance sheet.</li><li>Ownership of month-end processes and compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Providing information and schedules to auditors for interim and year-end audits.</li><li>Preparing management and external numbers and liaising with international teams for reporting.</li><li>Contributing to process improvements and ad hoc finance projects.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>Experienced management accountant (PQ/finalist welcome).</li><li>Strong understanding of revenue recognition and management accounting processes.</li><li>Experience in media or advertising finance is highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills, with attention to detail.</li><li>Intermediate Excel skills and comfort working with finance systems such as BFC or Media Ocean (desirable).</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across teams.</li><li>Enthusiastic, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £50,000.</li><li>Hybrid working - 4 days per week in the office.</li><li>Access to a modern, collaborative office environment with regular team events.</li><li>Competitive benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, group retirement plans, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.</li><li>Opportunities for personal and professional development within a growing media finance function.</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and high-impact projects within a multi-market business.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on management accountant role with real responsibility</strong>. You'll take ownership of month-end processes, variance analysis, and revenue recognition, and have the chance to <strong>directly influence financial reporting and business decisions</strong>.</p><p>You'll gain <strong>exposure to senior stakeholders, international reporting, and complex accounting issues</strong>, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise and broaden your experience in media and advertising finance. This is an excellent role for a motivated accountant looking for a <strong>high-impact, career-building opportunity</strong> in a dynamic business environment.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODYyOTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">