Job Description

Role Overview:

As Management Accountant at Adwanted UK, you will be responsible for the preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly management accounts and financial reports. You will play a key role in the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timelines of financial data, and providing insights that support strategic decision-making across the business. This role bridges operational finance and strategic planning, requiring a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

We're an SME and this role does require the individual to do some transactional work, along with traditional Management Accountant responsibilities.

You will report to the UK Financial Controller and work closely with them and the Finance Supervisor, taking ownership of areas not covered by them.

Responsibilities:

Month-End and Management Accounts

Prepare and produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis. Post and reconcile month-end journals (e.g. accruals, prepayments, deferred income, payroll, depreciation) Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register and calculate monthly depreciation Prepare and update cash flow forecasts on a monthly and annual basis.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

Prepare the Mediatel Ltd quarterly VAT returns, reconciliation, submissions and payments Support the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and preparing schedules Compile financial data for the preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns for the Company accountants. Coordinate the production of P11Ds and PSA submissions with external accountants.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Support the annual budgeting process Provide quarterly budget updates and variance analysis to Financial Controller, for discussion with budget holders Monitor and report to the Financial Controller budget vs. actual discrepancies

Banking

Complete monthly reconciliations Complete purchase payments as and when required. Complete salary roll monthly, following authorisation from the Financial Controller.

Skills & Experience:

Part-qualified or studying CIMA/ACCA/ACA (or equivalent) Proven experience in management accounting within an SME or fast-paced environment Strong working knowledge of Netsuite and Excel required, and familiarity with Sage 200 would be an advantage. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Highly organized, detail-orientated, and able to meet tight deadlines Experience with cash flow management

Education:

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (or equivalent experience) Working towards a professional accounting qualification e.g. CIMA/ACCA/ACA
Please note that this role may evolve over time in response to the needs of the organization and we value adaptability and a willingness to embrace new responsibilities as part of our collaborative team culture.

About Us

Adwanted UK is a leading provider of media tech, data, and thought leadership. With decades of experience, they are uniquely connected to the key players and deliver impressive reach and influence across the industry.

Adwanted UK was formed after Adwanted Group acquired Mediatel Group, a company that had dominated the British advertising and media technology market. This acquisition is part of Adwanted's plan to strengthen its foothold in the UK, part of a larger mission to provide the media industry with a global standard. Now, Adwanted is present in the three largest advertising markets in the world (the UK, USA, and France).

The company has developed products in industries such as radio, out of home, and events. This includes AudioTrack the UK audio industry's delivery platform for audio files to radio and digital broadcasters. In addition, Adwanted provide the advertising industry trading platform, known as J-ET , a business-critical cloud based system used daily by advertising agencies, creative agencies and media owners.

Our Culture

The team is relaxed, sociable and welcoming - and our casual dress code helps foster that environment. The company is small enough to mean we work openly with all areas of the business (our events, marketing, data, commercial, IT, news and management teams) - but we're big enough to have appropriate tools and processes in place to make your work easier, more productive and more enjoyable. You'll get a laptop with peripherals to suit your way of working.

We have a generous budget for employee education - so whether online learning or traditional courses help you best, or you'd just prefer to trawl Amazon for books to help you learn, Adwanted UK will support your career development.

We will never hold you back from taking on more responsibility if you are capable.

Adwanted UK is located a couple of minutes' walk from Leicester Square and Covent Garden. We are perfectly positioned for the cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops, with great tube, bus and rail links. Or if you would prefer to cycle, there's room for your bike. Our profitable business is well-established but privately owned - and highly respected within the media industry. Join us to be part of the continuing journey!

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,240.22-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London WC2N 4BE