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About the Role

Supporting our consumer business, this role will work closely with the Management Accountant and Finance Manager to support monthly reporting, financial analysis, and day-to-day finance operations. This is an ideal role for someone early in their finance career keen to learn, develop commercial awareness, and build a long-term career in management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end reporting activities, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations with clear supporting documentation
• Assisting with cost analysis and reporting
• Supporting ad-hoc analysis and insight requests from the wider business
• Building relationships with stakeholders across finance and operational teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
• Supporting the Management Accountant and Finance Manager with ongoing reporting and commercial projects

Requirements

• A genuine interest in finance and commercial performance
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to understand the story behind the numbers
• A proactive attitude and willingness to ask questions
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines
• Confidence working with data and spreadsheets
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A positive mindset and willingness to learn from feedback
• Degree in Accounting & Finance or similar discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Studying towards, or interested in studying towards, ACCA/CIMA
• Comfortable using Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role
• Experience working with large data sets or financial reporting

Skills

• Excel
• Formulas
• Pivot tables
• Data analysis tools
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

Location

• London

Work Type

• In office policy with flexible Fridays

Experience Level

• Junior
• Early in their finance career

Education Level

• Degree in Accounting & Finance or similar discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Studying towards, or interested in studying towards, ACCA/CIMA

Salary/Compensations

• £30,000 - £35,000

Benefits

• Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels
• Beauty sample sales
• Specsavers eye care
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan
• Access to mental health support
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Location Flex
• Holiday Exchange
• Charity Day
• Wellbeing resources
• Hearst ERG Groups
• Generous Workplace Pension
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Salary Finance tools
• Financial Wellbeing sessions
• Home Tech benefits
• Discounts across London
• Everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app

About the Company

• The UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire, Men's & Women's Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more.
• At Hearst UK, we don't just create content – we shape culture.
• Our workplace is driven by passion, shaped by authenticity and powered by creativity.
• We back bold ideas, act with an entrepreneurial mindset and continually evolve to meet the moment - while respecting the legacy that's brought us here.
• We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to create meaningful impact, both across the media landscape and in people's lives.
• We're proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.

Equal Opportunity

• Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people.
• As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams.
• Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people.
• This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.