Our client is an iconic Fashion & Media group with an ever-expanding footprint and a fantastic culture. Due to the continues growth, they require an energetic graduate to work as a Finance Assistant to help the finance team on a permanent basis.

Overview:

The Finance Assistant will support the Central Finance Team with all aspects of the financial reporting, month end accounts and treasury processes.

Duties:

• Downloading daily banking using HSBCnet and processing relevant accounting entries. Setting up daily priority payments and weekly world pay payments.
• To manage all treasury relationships, including resolving banking queries.
• To reconcile bank accounts monthly, liaising with credit control and purchase ledger teams to resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Preparation of the monthly balance sheet, cashflow and financial statements
• Carry out month end responsibilities, including profit or loss journals for bank charges, interest and exchange rates.
• Assisting with annual audit process.
• Providing help and cover for the rest of the team as and when necessary.
• Provide administrative support to wider Central Finance team, filing and ad hoc duties, as required.

What we are looking for:

• Graduated with a 2:1 or above, preferably within a relevant degree area (i.e., Accountancy & Finance, Business, Economics etc.)
• Numerate and accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff across all levels
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent time management and ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to use initiative with the confidence to suggest improvements to current procedures
• Strong organisational skills
• Interest in the media industry