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Finance Manager

  • London, UK
  • Full Time
  • £45k - £55k
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Paprika software
  • Aat
  • Acca
  • Cima

Job Description

Are you an experienced Finance Manager?
Do you have experience working within a fast-paced creative agency?
Do you have experience working with Paprika Software management and accounting system? ( Not essential but highly desirable) 


Role Overview

The Finance Manager will take ownership of the financial management of our fastest-paced division, acting as the key finance business partner to operational stakeholders. This role combines commercial finance, project accounting, billing, credit control and month-end reporting, providing an excellent opportunity for a developing finance professional to gain broad exposure and progression within a fast-paced agency environment.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and commercially minded, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. They will thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment and take pride in delivering accurate and timely financial information that supports business decision-making.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to develop their skills and progress within a growing finance team.

The role is based in Central London and works on a hybrid model, with 3 set days in the office - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Finance & Events Management
  • Act as the primary finance contact for our events division.
  • Partner with operational teams to provide financial support and guidance throughout the lifecycle of event projects.
  • Review event budgets and monitor project profitability.
  • Manage Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and job reconciliations.
  • Ensure event revenues and costs are accurately tracked and reported.
  • Maintain and review supplier payment trackers for events.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities within projects and escalate where appropriate.

Billing & Credit Control
  • Prepare and issue accurate client invoices in a timely manner.
  • Manage the credit control process, ensuring outstanding debts are collected promptly.
  • Investigate and resolve client billing queries.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to support effective cash collection.
  • Monitor debtor balances and provide updates to management.

Financial Operations
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain accurate records of cash receipts and remittances.
  • Support payment runs, including payment selection reviews and validation of payment details.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with company procedures.

Expenses & Corporate Credit Cards
  • Review and approve monthly staff expenses.
  • Review and validate monthly corporate credit card postings.
  • Review CEO expenses and corporate credit card transactions.
  • Ensure company policies are adhered to and identify any discrepancies or compliance issues.

Month-End & Reporting
  • Support the month end close process.
  • Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reporting.
  • Support balance sheet reconciliations and review processes.
  • Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
  • Assist with year end audit requests as required.

Team Support & Continuous Improvement
  • Provide cover for other members of the Finance team during periods of annual leave or absence.
  • Support finance projects and process improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of financial controls and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy across finance processes.

Skills & Experience Required
  • Experience working within a fast-paced environment; experience within a creative agency is advantageous.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confident building effective working relationships across all levels of the business.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
  • Experience processing and reconciling high volumes of financial transactions.
  • Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
  • A positive, team-oriented approach with a strong willingness to learn and develop.
  • Experience using Paprika is highly desirable.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Qualified or studying towards, or interested in pursuing, an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA or CIMA) is desirable
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