Role: Finance Manager – part-time 3 days

Sector: Creative Agency (Independent)

Location: London SW1

Contract: 3 months

Part-Time: 3 – 4 days per week (or approx. 22-24 hrs spread across 4-5 days)

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 pa FTE

Reporting to: CEO

Ref: VFR 3323

VisionFR is delighted to be working with an Independent Global Branding agency, based in the UK with a growing US presence to find them a part-time Finance Manager for 3 months

It is envisaged that the role will be three - Four days per week although this can be spread across 4-5 days if that suits you. You would be reporting into the CEO and have day-to responsibility for the transactional data entry, balance sheet reconciliations , Revenue Recognition, KPI reporting and production of the management accounts with presentation to the board.

You would also business partner with the account handling team to assess and review monthly revenue recognition and WIP billing etc.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and growing business of around 20 staff.

Key Responsibilities of the Part Time Finance Manager

• Manage all accounts payable and receivable activities across the company.
• Daily accounting including supplier payments, sales invoicing, bank reconciliations, credit card and expense processing.
• Weekly cash reports and credit control status.
• Month end close, producing management accounts (P&L & Balance Sheet)
• Partnering with project leads regarding forecasts, revenue recognition and invoicing processes.
• Partner with US finance team to run payroll
• Treasury and Working Capital, such as control over foreign currency bank accounts, proposing relevant FX trades and completing WC management reporting and forecasting – supported by fractional FD
• Preparation of year-end audit file. Liaison with external auditors and tax specialists
• Liaising with payroll bureau and benefits provider to run monthly payroll
• Prepare VAT returns and PAYE, payroll taxes etc.
• Supporting operational teams with answering finance-related queries, assisting with ad hoc project work
• Commercial input and KPI reporting
• Business partner with SLT

Skillset of the Part time Finance Manager

• Part-qualified or Finalist accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex information, simply
• Previous SME background with a marketing/creative agency
• Confident to challenge on all financial matters and be all over the detail
• Familiar with Paprika accounting software
• Immediately available

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients recruitment needs.

Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.