Finance Partner/Assistant Finance Manager FTC (Maternity cover)

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with an anticipated start date of mid-July.

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 Amazon, BT and Aviva. 

In this role, you can expect to excel in a vibrant environment. Your role will see you taking care of essential tasks like running accounts payable, ensuring everything is processed accurately and on time, month-end tasks that help the board and the overall business, processing billings and undertaking regular analysis to help guide internal decision making. 

You’ll also be the go-to person for the coordination of the day-to-day finances of smaller partner companies.

Reporting into our Financial Controller, you’ll be able to tackle your tasks independently and receive managerial support at the same time.  

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, 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 on a regular basis
• 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, and similar requirements
• Contribute to improving efficiency in financial processes and systems
• Communicate clearly and effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Interview process:

We like to keep things clear and supportive, so here's what to expect:

1. Initial discussion with our People Advisor – a chance to learn more about the role and for us to get to know you.
2. Interview with our Financial Controller and Finance Partner – focused on your experience and including competency-based questions.
3. Personality questionnaire – helping us understand your natural working style and how you might fit within the team.
4. Final stage interview with the Financial Controller and Managing Director - a task-based interview followed by a conversation with our MD

Please note: We kindly ask that no recruitment agencies contact us regarding this role.

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• At least 5+ years’ experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a fast-paced or creative environment
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage deadlines and meet key reporting dates
• Strong communication skills, confident in explaining financial data to non-finance stakeholders
• Able to prioritise and remain calm during busy periods
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-moving environment
• Experience of Sage and Concept (desirable, not essential)

The Person we’re looking for:

In addition to technical skills, we’re looking for someone with the right mindset and approach to thrive at Blackbridge:

• An engaging and personable relationship-builder, confident working with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable taking initiative and working autonomously to proactively drive progress
• Inquisitive and analytical, eager to dig into processes and suggest smarter ways of working
• Driven and ambitious, motivated by the opportunity to grow and take on more responsibility over time
• A confident multitasker, able to juggle a variety of tasks while staying calm and focused
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a busy, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same

Our benefits are competitive and intended to help make your life a little easier:

• Being employee-owned, we have a colleague appointed representative (Partner Councillor) who gives us the chance to voice our opinions on various elements of the business in an open and productive manner
• A work-life balance is important to who we are, that's why we have a hybrid work policy, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• We have regular socials and events to give us the chance to make genuine friendships and connections outside of the workday. Activities we've had in the past include quiz nights, karaoke, drinks at various Central London pubs/bars and The Cube
• 25 days holiday per year with 1.5 days gifted over Christmas
• Our Employee Assistance Programme is available to you 24/7, which offers mental health support through courses and counselling sessions
• Health Cash Plan – claim back costs for everyday healthcare (dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy, etc.), plus access to a wide range of discounts