Company Accountant

Job Summary

• We are looking for an accountant who understands that working in a consulting firm requires more than routine bookkeeping.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring transactions, supporting financial planning, managing reporting, and ensuring strong financial controls across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up to date financial records and accounting entries
• Prepare monthly financial reports, management accounts, and financial summaries
• Monitor income, expenses, invoices, payments, and receivables
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconcile bank accounts and other financial records regularly
• Prepare and monitor budgets, cash flow, and expenditure
• Track project related expenses and support financial monitoring across creative projects
• Ensure proper documentation and approval of financial transactions
• Monitor outstanding payments and follow up on receivables
• Support payroll preparation and other routine financial processes
• Maintain organised digital accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist management with financial analysis and decision making
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles, tax requirements, and internal financial procedures
• Identify financial discrepancies, control weaknesses, and potential risks, and recommend appropriate solutions

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification or relevant professional certification is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple financial responsibilities
• Previous experience working with a creative agency, media company, advertising company, technology company, or other project based business is an advantage.