Job Description

About Freedman

At Freedman International, we're a global Agency specialising in helping brands build locally relevant marketing at scale. We combine strategic insight, cultural intelligence, and creative execution to make global brands feel personal everywhere.

We believe in working smarter together -- blending creativity with operational excellence. Our finance team plays a critical role in supporting the business with clear insight, accuracy, and agility.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on and driven Management Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in producing accurate and timely management accounts, supporting financial operations across multiple entities, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is looking to grow within an ambitious global agency.

What You'll Do

Prepare the management accounts for three entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reporting Maintain comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations Support month-end and year-end close, including the posting of accruals, prepayments, and intercompany reconciliations Lead and refine weekly cashflow forecasting for the UK entity Prepare the quarterly VAT returns Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support leadership decision-making Support in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts Partner with the Financial Controller on budget and forecast variance analysis Assist in the annual audit, preparing supporting schedules and documentation Support external audits as and when they arise, ensuring all required evidence is provided Work with members of the finance team to identify and implement process efficiencies Document key financial processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and strong internal controls Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and data accuracy

What You'll Bring

Part-qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) Experience in a marketing agency or creative services environment Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills Proficiency in Paprika (essential) and strong Excel skills A proactive, collaborative approach, with confidence communicating across departments Ability to balance hands-on accounting with strategic insight

What We Offer

Competitive salary 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Study support for professional qualifications Benefits package including private medical insurance, office snacks, free lunch on a Thursday, plus more.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London WC2E