The role
We are looking for an experienced individual to oversee end-to-end finance operations, carry out financial planning and analysis, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and look to make improvements to procedures and controls. This is a sole finance position so will suit someone who thrives working independently and is able to get stuck in from the get-go.
Responsibilities
o Maintenance of both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) ledgers
o Booking approved purchase invoices and reconciling production costs back to Salesforce/P&L
o Issuing of sales invoices on a weekly basis
o Cash flow management and credit control
o Assistance with commission calculations for sales team
o Calculate Managing Director’s quarterly commission and send to Board for approval
o Monthly bank reconciliation and revenue reconciliation
o Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register
o Maintenance and reconciliation of Balance Sheet on a monthly basis
o Month-End and analysis: ensure all journals for the reporting period are booked in the accounting system. Complete reporting packs for Board approval and investigate any differences
o Inter-company reconciliation and reporting
o Monthly payroll processing and payment
o Pension: onboard new employees to the company’s pension scheme and upload monthly files for payment
o Filing, submission and payment of relevant taxes (PAYE, VAT, P11D & corporation tax)
o Lead the annual external audit and assist auditors with any queries in a timely manner
o Assist Managing Director with the maintenance of the P&L and support with any ad-hoc tasks
Experience & skills required:
o At least 3 years’ of experience in accounting & finance
o Solid understanding of accounting principles
o Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines
o Able to work independently and use initiative to solve problems
o Strong attention to detail and investigative nature
o Ability to develop good working relationships with stakeholders
o Excellent communication skills
o Proficient in MS Office applications
o Experience using Salesforce is desirable
o Experience working in a similar industry desirable
Mediaplanet delivers best-in-class content marketing campaigns for more than 8,000 clients around the globe. We were founded in Stockholm in 2002 and have since grown into the world’s leading content marketing group, with 12 offices across Europe and North America.
We make branding easy for our clients by taking care of the entire value chain – from concept to production and distribution, and by collaborating with top influencers and world-renowned media houses. Each year, we develop and produce 900 themed campaigns in 11 languages within our key content verticals: health, lifestyle, technology, business and cause.
Mediaplanet is a part of Caybon. https://caybon.com
