Finance Lead! Interior Design! Up to 45k

Job Title: Finance Lead Location: Farringdon! 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 18 months, Full Time (highly likely to go perm!)

Hours: 9:00-5:30pm

Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Finance Lead to oversee the financial operations of the organisation. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance while supporting key business functions. Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing day-to-day accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoicing, supplier bills, payment queries, and client payment portals. Managing weekly supplier payments and supporting the collection of outstanding customer balances. Completing bank, corporate card, and credit card reconciliations. Managing the month-end process to ensure all sales, costs, accruals, and expenses are accurately recorded. Preparing and reviewing monthly P&L reporting while investigating and resolving discrepancies. Producing weekly and monthly management reports covering sales, bookings, backlog, receivables, and payables. Preparing monthly, quarterly, and global commission reports and providing information to payroll. Supporting EU VAT reporting and liaising with external tax advisers on VAT queries and submissions. Working closely with external accountants on month-end reporting, year-end accounts, and the annual audit. Managing intercompany charges and ensuring appropriate costs are recharged between entities. Assisting with employee onboarding and payroll administration alongside HR and external payroll providers. Responding to finance, audit, and compliance requests from clients, HMRC, and the wider international business. Managing and supporting a member of the finance team, overseeing workload and priorities. Assisting with annual planning and providing financial information to support management and client meetings.About You: The ideal candidate will be a highly organised finance professional with a proven ability to manage both transactional finance and management reporting. Key qualifications include:

Proficiency in Xero is a must, with strong Excel skills. Experience in month-end reporting and P&L preparation. Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with colleagues, clients, suppliers, and external advisers. Confidence in meeting deadlines and adapting to new software quickly.Perks: Our client offers a vibrant work environment with fantastic perks, including:

25 days annual leave on top of bank holidays 🎉 Additional days off for non-birthdays 🎈 A comprehensive healthcare plan 💼 Opportunities for career progression 🚀 A supportive team culture in a beautiful office setting 🌟If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge in the Interior Design industry, apply now to bring your finance expertise to this thriving organisation by emailing your CV to (url removed) ✨

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