Finance Manager

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We're a social and end-to-end content production agency. Since 2008 we've been building an integrated, digital-first offering that combines content excellence with channel best practice to drive performance across our client base.

As a values-driven agency, our people are our power. We stay ahead of the game by hiring smart thinkers and giving them back what they put in: through rapid progression, industry-leading benefits and a culture which has been named in Campaign's Best Places to Work for 5 years running.

We're looking for a Finance Manager to help support the growth of our expanding agency.

Eight &Four Group Finance is a four person team who currently supports four group agencies as a central support function with end to end financial reporting. We are looking for a Finance Manager able to work with all agencies and be responsible for financial accounts. You will report into the Head of Finance. This is a hands on role and we are looking for someone who can work independently, who is a self starter and who wants to take a next step in their career. We ideally need someone who understands marketing and advertising sector, however your ability to work with different personalities and agencies is a key!

You will be responsible for:

Reporting

• Manage structured budget and forecasting processes, (e.g., income, utilisation) in order to provide transparency of financial performance
• Follow detailed financial controls, procedures and timelines of the Group
• Support the financial development of client proposals
• Oversee the profitability of client projects

Transactional

o Prepare monthly accounts:

• Month End process including accruals, prepayments, Fixed Asset Register & balance sheet reconciliation to Trial Balance reported to Head of Finance on monthly basis
• Assist Account Handling team with ad hoc queries or reconciliations

o Input and maintain detailed financial records. Specifically responsible for:

• Accounts payable - Processing supplier Invoices for eight&four, managing supplier account queries
• Accounts receivable - Raising & finalising sales invoices, sending to client & updating income forecast
• Credit control - Ensure all client invoices are paid on time
• Work in progress management
• Credit card, Staff and Pleo expense report processing
• Cashbook and supplier payments

Requirements

• Proactive planner who is super organised, with bags of initiative
• Solution oriented, not waiting to be spoonfed instructions
• Ability to work quickly, flexibly and independently
• Love the buzz of an entrepreneurial creative agency environment
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Strong numeracy skills with Analytical problem-solving approach
• Detail oriented with an inquisitive mind
• Work well under pressure
• Decent, kind & well mannered - keen to build strong personal relationships

Ideally you will have:

• Experience in marketing and advertising sector
• Extensive experience working with Paprika
• Be part or fully qualified

Benefits

• Named in Campaign Magazine's Best Places to Work 5 years running
• Remote working predominantly - 1 day in the office per week
• Private Healthcare & Life Insurance, 25 Days+ Holiday, Team Minibreaks in the UK and abroad, Regular Socials
• Culture: Open, Engaged & Inspirational Culture