?is a key role within our finance function responsible for supporting the Head of FP&A in the financial management of the company.
Key responsibilities include supporting our outsourced finance provider with bookkeeping, supporting end of financial year close down processes, and managing documents and data in an organised way. Additionally, the role require will require significant time spent being connected with our wider CF team, including working with other corporate team coordinators as well as the wider business to resolve their finance queries.
This is a dynamic, high-impact role that requires both strong financial acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights that support the business's broader objectives. As a member of the corporate team of CF, clear communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential, role modelling the leadership behaviours we are committed to.
The requirements, responsibilities and duties of the role will include, but are not limited to:
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Financial Administration
Work with our outsourced finance provider in their bookkeeping responsibilities, including posting journals, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT payments and management accounts preparation
Support month end and year end closing processes, including the preparation of monthly management accounts for internal reporting with commentary and variance analysis
Manage the financial mailbox and respond to queries promptly, ensuring excellent communication with colleagues and external partners
Ensure all financial documentation is stored securely and is easily accessible for audits
Support the Head of FP&A with the annual audit, providing the auditors with requested documentation or answering queries
Work with budget holders to prepare annual budgets and monitor actual expenditure, highlighting variances and preparing reforecasts
Debtor Management:
Raise accurate invoices for clients in a timely manner, adhering to contract instructions and invoicing schedules, and sending to client procurement teams
Manage our accounts receivables ledger, sending payment reminders and chasing overdue invoices, and escalating where necessary
Build relationships with client procurement teams to resolve any debtor queries efficiently
Look to reduce our order to cash cycle time through process enhancement
Supplier Management:
Build relationships with supplier procurement teams to respond to any payment queries efficiently
Track and manage the invoice approval process, ensuring invoices are allocated to the right budget and authorised by the appropriate person within agreed timelines
Upload invoices into our accounting software in preparation for payment runs
Review and approve payment runs to be carried out by our outsourced finance provider
Expense Management:
Monitor and track employee expense submissions, ensuring all claims are submitted within deadlines and adhere to the company expense policy
Review expense claims for accuracy and proper documentation of receipts
Follow up with employees to resolve discrepancies, missing receipts, or incomplete claims in a timely manner
Export expense reports to accounting system, ensuring compliance to UK VAT rules
Mandatory:
Part-qualified accountant (working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or overseas equivalent) or open to working towards this.
Some experience in a finance or accounting-related role, ideally with exposure to month-end processes.
Strong understanding of financial reporting, VAT returns, and expense tracking.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of accounting software packages
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to support team members across different functions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
Desire and ability to support in identifying and implementing process improvements in a fast-moving environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Performance bonus
Yearly bonus
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym
Referral programme
Work from home
Schedule:
Flexitime
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London W6 0NB
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