"I was very impressed by the efficient manner in which Visionfr approached our brief. Upon providing clear direction on our requirements, the VisionFR team was able to consult with us to refine that brief before vetting and then delivering to us a great caliber of candidates at lightning speed from which to interview. I found the process seamless and swift."

David Shiell MD/Founder
Web Liquid Group

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ROLE FILLED – Finance Manager Part-time 2 days – Salary up to £50,000 FTE – VFR3069

Role:                Finance Manager Part-time 2 days

Contract:         Maternity Cover (12 – 14 months) – December 2024 start

Industry:         Creative Agency

Salary:            £45,000 – £50,000 FTE

Remote:          Flexible working

Ref:                 VisionFR3069

Our Client is a leading independent Creative Agency that produces ground-breaking work. They are now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to cover a 12-14 month maternity contract.

As Finance Manager you will be responsible for managing the day to day finance responsibilities of the company and management accounts:

Finance Manager key responsibilities will include:

  • Purchase Ledger
  • Sales Ledger + Credit Control
  • Bank + Cashflow Reporting
  • Project Job Tracking (Assisting AMs)
  • Jobs open new jobs in Paprika, update job changes in Paprika and Excel
  • Check and process timesheets on Paprika
  • IT – be the intermediary between team and external IT and Dropbox suppliers
  • Monitor IT and spending budgets
  • Prepare monthly management reports in Excel
  • Produce monthly revenue/profit report in Excel
  • Draft year end accounts
  • Produce nominal reports
  • Partner year end expenses and journals
  • Provide nominal reports for annual insurance reviews
  • Support with budget
  • Payroll Journals
  • Set up new staff records in Paprika
  • Commercial insight to support MD – client contracts, revenue forecasting

Finance Manager Key attributes required:

  • Previous experience working within a creative/media/PR business
  • Strong Paprika skills essential
  • Either qualified or part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ QBE
  • Experience working in a similar role
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Excellent inter-personal skills
  • Confident dealing with people at all levels
  • Able to commit to a 12-14 month contract
  • Confident being sole finance function
  • Good Commercial Awareness

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

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