Assistant Accountant

We are a culture, brand and communications business on a mission to make opportunity, reward and progress equal for all. We shape cultures that bring out the best in colleagues, meaningful brands that connect with people and communications that inspire positive action. This is the impact you'll be part of.

In this role, you'll build your skills in an experienced team at the heart of our business. Providing support to colleagues in finance and beyond, you will:

1. help prepare monthly management accounts and periodic forecasting
2. get involved in the preparation and reconciliation of client income
3. handle daily cash reporting, monthly reconciliation and operational bookkeeping
4. providing support to our Payables and Receivables functions
5. assist with meeting the reporting requirements of HMRC and external auditors.

This is a real opportunity to grow your accountancy career, so we're not looking for the finished article. However, you will need:

1. at least one year's experience in a similar role, ideally but not necessarily in a media agency
2. to be working towards a professional accounting qualification
3. strong numeracy, literacy and problem-solving skills
4. solid Excel skills
5. a focus on quality and accuracy
6. the ability to manage a workload and meet deadlines.

We're proud to shape brands, cultures and communications that connect with people. We care about supporting our people too, which is why you'll enjoy benefits that include 30 days of annual leave a year (plus bank holidays), hybrid working, healthcare apps, and two charity volunteering days. So, if you're as passionate as we are about making a difference through marketing, join us.

In line with our mission to make opportunity, reward and progress equal for all, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.

SMRS is a Disability Confident Employer. Candidates who disclose a disability and meet the minimum requirements for a role will automatically be offered a first stage interview. If you would like to make us aware of a disability, or if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, please contact people@smrs.co.uk.

We are open to considering part-time hours for all roles.