Finance Assistant

The Drum; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A media organization in Glasgow is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage financial transactions and assist in preparing monthly management accounts. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include 28 days of annual leave, a mentoring scheme, and enhanced family leave for those starting or adding to their families.

Benefits

28 days Annual Leave plus Public Holidays

Mentoring Scheme

Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)

Free Eyecare Vouchers

Enhanced Sick Pay

Enhanced Family Leave

Employee referral Bonuses

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage financial information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Processing daily invoice runs.
• Managing customer statements and credit control.
• Preparing monthly management accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficiency with financial data

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Tools

SAGE

SalesForce

Job description

Overview

The finance team plays a key role in ensuring The Drum’s financial health by managing its financial position, providing accurate forecasts and guidance, and supporting strong governance.

As a Finance Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of this team, helping to keep financial processes running smoothly and accurately. Your role will involve handling day-to-day financial transactions, following and supporting internal finance systems, and contributing ideas to improve financial operations. You’ll also play a key part in preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring the company has up-to-date and accurate financial information to make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoice runs daily from our online shop as well as from the sales team.
• Statements - Check and send customer statements once a month.
• Credit control Current, periods 1 and 2— Calls and emails to the relevant customers to ensure they have the required invoices and are authorised for payment.
• Opportunity changes - Adjustments to sales opportunities when required.
• Subscription payments – Manage our members monthly recurring Card and Direct debit payments.
• Customer Receipts - Allocating Customer payments from a variety of sources.
• Month end sales reconciliation.
• Month end deferrals.
• Supporting senior managers with monthly and adhoc reports.
• Supporting the sales teams with sales orders and queries.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role – within an agency or a fast-paced business for a few years
• Strong attention to detail – Accuracy is essential when handling financial data and customer communications.
• Efficiency with financial data – Ability to process and manage financial information quickly and accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets – Comfortable working with data, formulas, and financial reporting tools.
• Analytical and organisational skills – Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Desirable requirement - if you have specifically used software such as SAGE or SalesForce.

Benefits

• 28 days Annual Leave plus Public Holidays
• A Mentoring Scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Free Eyecare Vouchers
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Family Leave for those starting or adding to their families
• Employee referral Bonuses
• Cycle to Work scheme