WIP Revenue Accountant

WIP / Revenue Accountant Location: Silverstone, UK | Working Pattern, Hybrid Hours: Full-time | Salary: Dependent on experience Broster Buchanan are delighted to be working in partnership with Ignition Collective again, as they continue their impressive growth and look to add a new member to the finance team. About Ignition Collective Ignition Collective is a forward-thinking marketing and events agency delivering exceptional experiences across sport, automotive and entertainment. We combine creativity, strategic thinking and commercial excellence to build long-term client partnerships. As our business grows, we're looking for a commercially minded WIP / Revenue Accountant to join our finance team and help shape the way we manage project finances and revenue. The Role This is a hands-on role offering real ownership of work-in-progress (WIP), project accounting and billing. Working closely with the Finance Director, Account Managers and event teams, you'll ensure project costs and revenue are accurately recorded, billing is timely and profitability is closely monitored. Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the monthly WIP process and project account reconciliations.
• Managing revenue recognition, accrued/deferred income and month-end reporting.
• Ensuring client invoices are raised promptly and billing milestones are met.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs, margins and profitability, flagging risks early.
• Producing WIP, revenue and margin reports, alongside supporting management accounts.
• Business partnering with project teams to improve financial visibility and commercial decision-making.
• Strengthening financial controls, processes and systems as the business grows. About You You'll be technically capable, commercially aware and confident working with non-finance colleagues in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You'll ideally have:
• AAT qualification or be part-qualified ACCA/CIMA and actively studying.
• Hands-on experience in WIP, job costing or project accounting, ideally within an agency, events or motorsport environment.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence handling large volumes of data.
• Experience managing billing deadlines, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge constructively.
• A proactive, practical approach to improving processes and supporting business performance.
• The ability to commute regularly to Silverstone. Experience with accounting or project management systems, particularly Paprika, would be an advantage. What We Offer
• Flexible office and home working, with a minimum of three days in the office.
• 25 days' holiday, plus public holidays and a winter break.
• Pension scheme and workplace benefits.
• Two wellness days per year.
• Weekly performance, health and wellness sessions and workshops.
• Quarterly team coaching and ongoing professional development.
• Your birthday off. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a growing motorsport, events and marketing agency where you can make a genuine impact. You'll have ownership of a key area of finance, influence how our processes develop and help the business make better commercial decisions. Please reach out to our partner recruitment agency - Broster Buchanan to find out more about this exciting vacancy. Contact details – matthewshirley@brosterbuchanan.com Any 3rd party recruitment agency CV's will be shared with Broster Buchanan