Financial Accountant

Filleigh: North Devon

Hybrid

WHO ARE WE?

MISSION is a group of digital marketing and communications Agencies. Employing 900+ people across 27 locations and three continents, the Group successfully combines its diverse expertise to produce Work That Counts™ for our clients, whatever their ambitions. Creating real standout, sharing real innovation and delivering real business growth for some of the world's biggest brands. www.themission.co.uk

ABOUT OUR TEAM

The Accounting Services Team are a part of the centralised shared services based across several locations in the UK, US and Asia. We are made up of over thirty staff supporting the UK and overseas Agencies covering all aspects of finance, from day-to-day accounting to the preparation of group submissions and dealing with new acquisitions and their integration into the Group.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting high-quality reporting across the Group.

In this role, you will prepare monthly management accounts, contribute to statutory reporting, and support audit processes. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, providing insight and ensuring financial information is accurate, timely, and meaningful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts for multiple group companies, in line with reporting deadlines (local currency and GBP)

• Analyse monthly results and investigate variances

• Review and validate foreign exchange accounting entries

• Build strong working relationships with senior management teams, providing financial insight and support

• Review profitability reports to ensure income and costs are accurately recorded and aligned with expectations

• Line manage and support the development of one team member, including reviewing their work and performance against objectives

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and equivalent submissions for overseas subsidiaries

• Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts

• Support the external audit process, including preparation of required data

ABOUT YOU

• Fully qualified ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA accountant, or equivalent practical experience

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present and discuss financial information with senior stakeholders

• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing deadlines

• Good working knowledge of Excel

• Experience with Sage Intacct (or similar systems) is beneficia

AND IN RETURN…

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive business. You will have autonomy to get the job done, with as much support as you need, when you need it.

• Generous Holiday Allowance – Start with 25 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and watch it grow to 29 days after just 2 years with us.

• Future-Proof Pension – Enjoy peace of mind with our company pension scheme, boosted by enhanced employer contributions after your first year.

• Health & Wellbeing Support – Access our Medical Cash Plan with contributions towards dental, optical, physio and more, plus an employee assistance programme.

• Drive the Future – Take advantage of our Electric Car Purchase Scheme via salary sacrifice.

• Exclusive Discounts – Unlock a huge range of savings on shopping, gyms, travel and more with our Employee Discount Platform.

• Travel Perks – Benefit from a UTC Travel membership.

• Learn & Grow – Outstanding training and career progression opportunities, with access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group’s LMS.

• Own a Piece of the Mission – Join our Share Purchase Scheme and invest in our collective success.

• Work Hard, Play Hard – Enjoy regular staff socials and team events.

• Festive Bonus Time – Company-wide Christmas closure (just 4 days taken from annual leave).

• Stay Active – Save money and stay fit with our Cycle to Work Scheme

We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience makes us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, neurodiversity, or socioeconomic background, feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicate and promote vacancies, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We’re working to ensure equity is at the heart of everything we do, from recruitment and progression to how we support and celebrate our people every day.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we will do everything we can to support you.

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