Transactional Finance Manager - £45k (Media)

Goodman Masson are currently recruiting for an industry leading creative media agency. This role is looking for someone to take control of a team of 3-4 with solid experience of managing both purchase and sales ledger. The role is based near Baker Street and is paying up to £45k.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the finance team made out of 3-4 accountants looking after the Purchase and Sales Ledger, Cash Books and Credit Control.
• Key priority will be to work on the automation of the interface, systems and processes for the accounting of the company's retail and café divisions.
• Ensure all data is processed and entered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that Purchase and Sales Ledgers are reconciled and all information is coded correctly.
• Ensure bank, supplier and customer accounts are reconciled and up to date at all times.
• Supervision of the Debtors position and elaboration of a weekly Aged Debtors report for management.
• Good knowledge of ERP/Accounting systems and processes implementation.
• Regular and Ad-Hoc reporting with large data sets in multi-currencies.
• Ensure excellent communication is maintained with multinational suppliers, clients and internal staff.
• Payment run preparation.
• Corporate Credit card reconciliations.
• Support retail and cafe business operations.
• Multi-currency bank reconciliations for multiple entities.
• Working knowledge in Sage Financials and SAP Concur.

Requirements

• Excellent communicator
• Excellent Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Capable of multitasking
• Previous experience within the media, advertising and creative industries (minimum 2 years) on a similar position
• Previous experience managing a small accounts team (2-4 people)
• Attention to detail and punctuality are a must
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure