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Finance Business Partner/Assistant Management Accountant – mat cover – VFR3291

Role: Finance Business Partner/Assistant Management Accountant

Client: Creative Agency  

Location: Central London

Hybrid: 3 days in office

Contract: 12 months – starting mid July

Salary: £42,000

Reporting to: Financial Controller

Ref: VFR 3291

Vision FR is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded independent creative agency in the search for a 12-month maternity cover Finance Business Partner / Assistant Management Accountant. Supporting the Financial Controller, this role will play a key part in the smooth running of the day-to-day finance function within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

This opportunity would suit someone who is organised, confident in communicating across teams and comfortable managing a varied workload within a busy agency setting.

Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner / Assistant Management Accountant

  • Manage the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
  • Process Credit card costs
  • Ensure supplier costs and invoices are processed in line with monthly reporting deadlines
  • Reconcile key balance sheet accounts on a regular basis
  • Process monthly journals, reconciliations and overhead analysis to support accurate and timely month-end reporting
  • Manage payment runs and supplier communications, ensuring queries are resolved professionally and efficiently
  • Prepare management Accounts, reporting and commentary for associated entities, monthly analysis.
  • Supporting wider commercial decision-making through ad hoc reporting and financial insight
  • Support the Financial Controller with month-end and year-end processes for the main entity
  • Oversee the finances of smaller associated entities, Billing, purchase ledger , cash & Bank, with support from the Financial Controller
  • Ensure statutory submissions including VAT, P11D and related filings are completed on time
  • Assist in identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes and systems
  • Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, communicating clearly and professionally
  • Provide reports and assistance to FC and MD to aide decision making

Key Skills & Experience of the Finance Business Partner / Assistant Management Accountant

  • AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA studier
  • Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a fast-paced commercial or creative environment
  • Experience of Sage and Concept is desirable
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
  • Well organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and reporting schedules
  • Confident communicator, able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
  • Calm under pressure with strong prioritisation skills

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.

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