Job Description

About Us

Progressive Media Investments is a leading media company known for its influential B2B and B2C brands. We publish market-leading titles across diverse domains, leveraging cutting-edge journalism and data-driven insights. With a focus on digital transformation, we aim to help audiences navigate current and future challenges through our print, digital, and event revenue streams. Our portfolio includes renowned brands like New Statesman, Elite Traveler, Press Gazette and World of Fine Wine, all committed to delivering high-quality content and innovative solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our Finance team based in Hull, supporting a main group of two UK-registered entities (Progressive Media Investments Ltd, and Spear Publishing Ltd) and a US Entity (Elite Luxury Publishing).

In this role, you will prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis to budget and prior year on a timely basis, perform key reconciliation tasks, and assist with monthly/year-end processes.

Key responsibilities:

Accurately process financial information to deliver monthly management accounts with commentary and comparative against budget/prior year within the agreed timeframe (working day 10). Prepare monthly journals, accruals, prepayments, deferred costs and income reports, and balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain the fixed asset register, recording acquisitions, disposals, and calculating depreciation. Assist with the preparation of year-end financials, annual adjustments, budget preparation, and support managers with any queries, enabling them to manage their budgets effectively. Cover for other members of the finance team during periods of absence and annual leave. Prepare year-end reconciliations with supporting schedules and documentation. Liaise directly with auditors. Proactively develop and improve processes and procedures to deliver against objectives.

Skills and experience

AAT Qualified accountant, with previous experience working as a Management Accountant is essential. Demonstrated experience of successfully closing month-end and preparation of journals and VAT returns. Strong IT skills with knowledge of MS Office. Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and Vlookups. Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels including non-finance members of staff. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Adaptable, able to confidently work within a changing environment.

Personal attributes

Collaborative: Approachable, responsive, and helpful, with a 'can do' attitude. High Integrity: Honest, trustworthy, and respectful when liaising with people, treating everyone as an individual and being responsive to their needs. Innovative: Keen to develop and learn new skills. Welcomes change, is flexible and can adapt and deal with various demands. Proactive, open to new ideas, and encouraging of ways to continually improve. Influential: A good communicator who listens and is able to express themselves clearly. Professional and informed approach to stakeholders.

Company benefits

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) Additional days off for your birthday, health and well-being day and volunteering day Hybrid working arrangements, three days in the office Subscription to NS publications and all other online content Access to a discounted shopping program Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Enhanced company sick pay after probation
Progressive Media Investments values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Please inform the hiring manager if you require any reasonable adjustments so that you can fully participate in the recruitment process.

Please note, candidates must have, or be able to independently obtain, the right to live and work in the United Kingdom as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 10 December 2025. Interviews will be scheduled for w/c 15 December 2025, with an ideal start date of mid-January 2026.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kingston upon Hull HU1 1NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you AAT qualified?
Experience:

Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kingston upon Hull HU1 1NQ

Application deadline: 10/12/2025