Management Accountant

Company Description

 

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication, operating in over 100 countries with 114,000 people globally. We help the world’s leading brands drive growth by combining creativity, media, data, technology and consulting. We are designed to help our clients thrive, with the capabilities, the experience and the understanding needed to help our clients unlock growth in a platform world. Through our Power of One approach, we bring together the right expertise from across our agencies to deliver joined up, end to end solutions. “Viva la Différence” sits at the heart of our culture. We value individuality, encourage different perspectives and believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can learn, grow and do the best work of their career.

Job Description

Management Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract – FTC) – London Finance | Publicis Groupe UKWe are hiring a Management Accountant on a Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) to join our London Finance team and make an immediate impact. This is a clearly defined contract position, offering the opportunity to step into a hands-on role and contribute from day one. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you’ll help deliver high-quality financial reporting, strengthen controls, and support business decisions across the organisation. If you enjoy bringing clarity to financial data and influencing outcomes, this FTC role offers meaningful and visible work.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare and post month-end journals with accuracy and ownership
• Produce clear, insightful variance analysis across monthly and year-to-date performance
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure records are updated in Blackline
• Monitor and review expenses, including accruals and prepayments, supporting cost control
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles during the contract period
• Assist with audit and compliance requirements, ensuring documentation is complete and aligned to policy
• Partner with finance teams and stakeholders to improve reporting processes and outputs

Skills we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in management accounting and financial reporting
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to interpret and communicate financial data clearly
• Confident communicator who collaborates effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines with accuracy
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Comfortable working with financial systems and adapting quickly in a new environment
• Professional and collaborative approach, with a commitment to high standards

At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

 

📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

 

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

 

At Publicis Groupe, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. 

 

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

 

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.