_{28th October, 2025}

Sales Ledger Accountant - Global PR Group - Paying £32,000 - £35,000 - London Offices (Hybrid Role)
 
We are working with an exciting, dynamic PR and communications agency, working with some of the most innovative brands in the industry. They pride themselves on delivering creative solutions, and the finance team plays a vital role in ensuring that the agency runs smoothly and efficiently.

Seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual who will be fully across the Sales function: raising invoices, maintaining the sales ledger and business partnering with directors and partners across the company providing support through all elements of sales, chasing on unpaid client invoices and supporting the wider finance team.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Raising sales invoices accurately and timely in line with client contractual agreements
• Managing aged debtors with follow ups and reporting
• Assisting in debtor reporting across clients to relevant Partners and Directors
• Supporting the commercial team in managing accrued and deferred income ensuring that Purchase Orders and billing instructions are chased in a timely manner
• Ensuring that all projects are reconciled to Paprika (accounting software) highlighting budget overages and underspends in a timely manner
• WIP management
• Preparation of Working Capital reports for the Board Pack with detailed notes against overdue items
• Responding to agency queries regarding client finances
• Assisting with management accounts at month end
• Maintain accurate Treasury records and report on daily movements
• Business partnering with key members of the Senior leadership team providing financial support across several key clients
• Audit support as required
• Assisting with monitoring and managing the finance inbox regarding sales ledger emails, ensuring timely action and proper filing
• Training the wider agency on commercial awareness and empowering budget keepers to be able to view projects on a real time basis within Paprika
• Assist in posting daily receipts to the sales ledger onto Paprika accounting software
• New client setup
• New job codes setup     

Key Requirements:

• 1-year + previous accounting experience including sales ledger activities (WIP management, invoicing, accrued & deferred income)
• Confident communicator
• Proactive
• Solid foundational accounting and finance knowledge
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF)
• Confident working independently and as part of a team with excellent organisational skills
• Previous use of Paprika
• Studying towards their ACCA/CIMA qualifications
• Previous experience in an agency (PR, Advertising, Marketing)

If this sounds like you please do get in touch here or via my email bertie.cox@tracerecruit.com.

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