Role: Junior Management Accountant
Department:  Finance
Location: Sea Containers House, London

Who we are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 26,000 employees across 150+ offices in 55-plus markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

Who we’re looking for:

As a Junior Management Accountant, you will be an ambassador for Finance and one of the first ports of call for the agency for finance-related queries. You should be an enthusiastic self-starter with excellent attention to detail and written communication skills, along with strong analytical abilities. We’re looking for someone who’s competent in managing their workload under pressure and can take responsibility for meeting deadlines. You will also be required to assist colleagues during busy periods and to help cover team absences, so versatility is key.

The successful candidate will join the financial reporting team and will already have a good foundation understanding of finance and experience working within a similar role. We can offer you the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment and give you the experience and opportunity to grow your future career.

What you’ll be doing:

• Raising purchase orders for intercompany and trade vendor costs
• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts for several VML group companies, including reviewing general ledger accounts, the preparation of manual journals, and account reconciliations
• Ensuring adherence to the SOX compliant control environment
• Reviewing and reconciling month-end actuals reporting, ensuring sufficient supporting evidence for a full audit trail
• Providing support to the wider agency with various finance functions, such as new-client setups and helping with supplier invoice queries
• Managing the setup of users on the finance accounting system

What you’ll need:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance function, preferably within an agency environment or similar
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to proactively manage workload to deliver multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software