KINC is a creative communications agency that works with consumer lifestyle brands providing services including PR, Content, Social Media and Events - www.kinc.com. The business operates with total revenues in the vicinity of £3m from two companies that operate as one, and a permanent headcount of around 15 staff.
We require a Finance Manager to take full responsibility for our finance function. You will report to the Finance Director and the MD.
We operate our offices in Soho with a flexible working policy. You would be required in the office 1-2 days per week on average, or more as you prefer.
Key responsibilities:
- Management Accounts: produce monthly management accounts two weeks after the month-end
- Core finance processes: Manage finance processes (e.g., credit card processes, expense, POs, budget updates) to improve the accuracy and timing of company finances
- Core record keeping and accounting systems: maintain up-to-date accounts/data/records on core accounting system (Xero); update monthly payroll journals
- Budget management: liaise with and advise/guide the client services team to track spend on individual projects against client invoices to ensure that spending falls within budget and hits GP targets
- Payments & cash flow: audit and set up weekly pay-run for approval by MD. Monitor cash flow and report monthly
- Tax management: prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns for HMRC
- Invoicing: sending timely invoices to clients to ensure a short cash conversion cycle
- Debtor control: driving receivables collections from clients
- Maintain ongoing dialogue with accountants: to manage/update, payroll, VAT issues and any matters regarding company accounts/tax (VAT, corporation tax and NI)
Requirements:
- Experience and a high degree of competence working with Xero
- Previous marketing/advertising/comms agency experience preferred
- A high degree of spreadsheet competence
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Be a self-starter and seek out solutions before problems arise
- Experience reporting directly to senior management
KINC Offer:
- A friendly and hard-working but fun environment where cooperation and initiative are encouraged
- Flexibility for office / WFH
- 20 days annual leave (in addition to Bank Holidays)
- Monthly team drinks
- Dog-friendly office
- Opportunity for career growth and development
- Coffee and snacks in the office