Finance Executive/Assistant Finance Manager

Blackbridge; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning employer branding agency is seeking a Finance Executive to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will manage accounts payable, support month-end tasks, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and have strong communication skills. This innovative firm offers a supportive team culture, employee ownership opportunities, and a flexible hybrid working model. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to financial efficiency, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunity

Colleague-run Partner Council

Supportive team culture

Flexible hybrid working

Minimum 25 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a finance role, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and ensure timely processing of costs.
• Support month-end and year-end tasks for financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

Job description

Finance Executive/Assistant Finance Manager

Blackbridge is an award-winning employer branding agency. We help big-name brands attract and engage talent by creating and delivering innovative campaigns and strategies across multiple industries. Think big names like Aviva, Amazon, Vodafone, and Rolls-Royce. We're also employee-owned, which means all team members are on course to part-own the company.

As the Assistant Management Accountant, you can expect to excel in a vibrant environment. Your role will include essential tasks such as managing accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely processing, supporting month-end tasks for the board and business, processing billings, and conducting regular analysis to guide internal decision-making.

You'll also coordinate the day-to-day finances of smaller partner companies. Reporting to our Financial Controller, you'll work independently on your tasks while receiving managerial support.

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, communicative, and confident. Up for the challenge? Get in touch!

Key tasks include:

• Manage the accounts payable process with accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure all costs are processed on time to support monthly reporting cycles
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts regularly
• Support the Financial Controller with month-end and year-end tasks
• Manage the accounts of smaller sister companies with guidance from the Financial Controller
• Ensure timely submission of statutory filings, including VAT, P11D, etc.
• Contribute to improving efficiency in financial processes and systems
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders

The Person we're looking for:

• An engaging relationship builder, confident with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Proactive and autonomous in driving progress
• Inquisitive and analytical, eager to improve processes
• Motivated by growth and responsibility
• A confident multitasker who remains calm under pressure
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment

Salary range: £38,000 - £45,000 p/a depending on experience

Interview process:

1. Initial discussion with our People Coordinator
2. Interview with our Financial Controller and Head of People
3. Personality questionnaire
4. Final stage interview with the Financial Controller and Managing Director

Please note: No recruitment agencies contact us regarding this role.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• 5+ years' experience in a similar finance role, ideally in a fast-paced or creative environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized and reliable, with good deadline management
• Strong communication skills, able to explain financial data clearly
• Capable of managing multiple responsibilities
• Experience with Sage is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Employee ownership, with partnership opportunity after 12 months
• Colleague-run Partner Council
• Supportive team culture with regular check-ins
• Work-life balance with flexible hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 remote)
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus extra at Christmas, enhanced parental leave
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme and Medicash