Finance Manager - Talent Management

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.