Finance Manager - Talent Management

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative talent management agency is seeking a Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the existing Finance Manager, overseeing financial operations across multiple divisions. The successful candidate will handle client invoicing, VAT returns, and day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero, ensuring smooth financial processes. This forward-thinking company values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. If you are an ambitious finance professional looking to make an impact in a creative industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance management and client invoicing.
• AAT qualified with strong knowledge of VAT and LTD companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of finances across various divisions.
• Prepare and execute client pay runs and manage invoicing.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers regarding finance queries.

Skills

Finance Management

Client Invoicing

Bookkeeping

VAT Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

AAT Qualification or Equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

One the most driven and creative Talent Management Agencies within the Broadcast, Digital, Music and Entertainment industries, is looking for a Finance Manager to join their dynamic & driven team in their swanky new London Soho office.

The successful applicant will work alongside their current Finance Manager as a team in overseeing all aspects of finances across various divisions within their group umbrella. This is a client-facing role for an experienced, ambitious, diligent, and confident Finance Manager.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Co-President, the role will include but not be limited to:

• Prepare and execute weekly client pay runs.
• Client/Commission invoicing and weekly VAT invoicing.
• Manage invoice chasing from company debtors.
• Liaise with Agents and staff members regarding all client/finance queries.
• Liaise with clients, client accountants regarding client earnings, VAT and payment queries.
• Liaise with production companies regarding all supplier/payroll set ups and finance queries.
• Process day to day bookkeeping via Xero.
• Manage bank accounts and execute all payments for the company.
• Liaise with suppliers managing all office purchase invoices including staff expenses.
• Preparation of Quarterly VAT returns.
• Preparation of Quarterly Management Accounts.
• Produce monthly analysis of staff credit cards.
• Report to External Accountants.
• Preparation of Staff payroll including pension calculations reporting to Pension Regulator.
• Intercompany recharging.
• Other ad hoc financial and admin duties as required to ensure smooth running of Finance Department.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Working alongside and assist the existing Finance Manager.
• AAT qualified or equivalent
• Fully conversant with Xero.
• Have strong knowledge of VAT and LTD companies.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.