Interim Financial Accountant | PR Agency | London

Harmonic are delighted to be working with a well-established Strategic Communications Agency, supporting them with their search for an Interim Financial Accountant to join their team out of their Central London offices. They have been worldwide leaders in their market for over two decades, with offices spreading across the UK, US, Asia & Africa. They are pioneers in integrated communication campaigns, aiming to help clients manage their reputation, improve their visibility and media coverage, delivering global campaigns across multiple platforms.

They have a fantastic office space in the heart of London, where they like to make use of the vibrant bars and restaurants nearby. They are a values driven business who are now looking for an eager Financial Accountant to join their sociable, collaborative team.

The Role:

Reporting into an experienced Financial Controller, the Interim Financial Accountant role has been created to help support on several exciting projects the agency has upcoming over the next 6 months. The role is exceptionally broad, where you will be working closely with various senior finance team members, working on coordination and delivery of statutory reporting in the UK and other global markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support on annual audits, liaising with external auditors and Internal departments to complete the audits
• Support the team and wider business on technical accounting
• Working closely with the FC on tax, including P&L, balance sheet tax reconciliations, PSA submissions and tax questionnaires
• VAT reconciliations submission for UK and European entities
• Finance Business Partnering; mid-month and month end income reconciliations
• Monthly working capital review
• Reconcile and review balance sheet accounts
• Review and approve monthly payroll submissions
• Ad hoc tasks where required

What We Need to See (Essential Skills):

• Qualified or Finalist ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Technically strong accountant, with 1-2 years' experience working within a similar role
• Practice background or Creative Industry background
• MS Excel proficient
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Good all-rounder, proactive, team player

What We Would Like to See (Bonus Skills):

• Creative Agency experience

Start Date: ASAP (maximum 1 month notice period)

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Location: Central London / Hybrid

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV

Please feel free to circulate this amongst anyone who you believe may be interested in this opportunity.

Follow us on Twitter: @HarmonicGroupHQ