Junior Management Accountant

MOO set out to shake up the world of print back in 2006. And we’ve come a long way since. Today we’re a 400 + strong team (we’re thinking of getting matching jackets) who create print and digital products for companies of all sizes – from Google and AirBnB to the guy who makes those amazing prints you found at a craft fair. 

Our global HQ is in London, UK, while we also have premises in Dagenham. In the US, you’ll find us in Boston, MA, as well as East Providence, RI and Denver, CO.

We’re making new and exciting things – and we could really do with your help. 

Our Finance MOOsters are responsible for recording & forecasting financial information, cashflow management, paying the bills, recording revenue, ensuring all our MOOsters are paid, and the management of financial data to our Senior Leadership Team and Board to enable them to make effective decisions. We are currently a team of 14, and we work together to support all of our internal and external stakeholders.

We are currently seeking a Junior Management Accountant to join our team and contribute to the growth and development of the UK Finance function! Along with the implementation of new processes, procedures and internal control initiatives, you will receive hands-on experience and exposure to all aspects of the strategic accounting function, as well as the opportunity to develop your technical skill set as you support the BAU within the team.

This role will report to our UK Finance Manager, and will be supported and mentored by senior members of the team. You'll have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with internal stakeholders, and have an interest in being enrolled in a full accounting qualification to aid your professional development!

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the monthly close process to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting including the preparation & posting of accurate journal entries
• Perform & maintain accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring all discrepancies are investigated and appropriately resolved
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records
• Ensure accounting policies and procedures are being consistently followed and adhered to
• Participate in system implementations and documentation of department processes
• Assist in year-end financial audits
• Assist in internal controls governance
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc financial reporting for senior management
• Monitor assigned areas for process improvements
• Ownership of all tasks assigned relating to the finance function

About You

• A desire to pursue a career in accounting
• A basic understanding of Microsoft Excel with a desire to develop into an intermediate user
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail for financial data entry and reconciliation tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and propose solutions
• Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational/time management skills and the ability to multi-task and meet assigned deadlines
• Self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision whilst also being very team oriented and contribute to a positive team environment
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards
• Process driven and forward thinking

Nice to Haves

• A desire to pursue a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)
• Understanding of double-entry accounting
• Knowledge of NetSuite (or other accounting software)
• Experience with Google suite of applications
• Familiarity with financial statements
• Knowledge of UK/US GAAP & IFRS

What’s it like to work at MOO? 

MOO’s the kind of workplace where you can really be yourself. Dye your hair purple. Hit the sofa with your laptop. Whatever helps you feel comfortable and happy at work. We want to help you grow in your career and set you up for success – while also recognising the importance of a healthy work/life balance.

That’s why we offer 25 days holiday rising by one day for each year here (for 5 years), a matched pension scheme, MOO’s share option scheme, and paid parental leave. We’ll offer you private healthcare, life insurance, a season ticket loan, and a cycle to work scheme. We also offer flexible work schedules with hybrid and remote working for certain roles as well as a Work From Anywhere program.

Diversity Statement

We are working hard to create a representative, inclusive and super-friendly team, because we know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace. And that creates a better experience for our customers. MOO doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected class.

As a design and technology company we have a desire and a responsibility to build a business that represents the world around us. So we strive to create a values-driven, purposeful and highly empowered organisation that we are all proud to work for. And we are committed to continuous investment in building an open and inclusive environment, welcoming a diverse audience of candidates who see themselves working and thriving at MOO. Therefore, we’d like to invite you to complete this optional survey to help us evaluate our inclusion and diversity efforts. Completing this form is entirely voluntary and if you decide not to it won’t in any way affect your job application. We keep the information separate from your application and it is kept secure and confidential, it is only used to better our inclusion and diversity efforts. By submitting this information, you consent to MOO's processing of it for these purposes.