Assistant Management Accountant

Senior Finance Assistant / Assistant Management Accountant

Role Overview:

Our clientis an international arts technology business working with leading artists and estates across publishing, printmaking, digital, film, and art research. We utilise cutting edge technology and focus on the individual artist and their work, offering art services including printing and reproduction, digital management, events, mounting, logistics, fine art photography, an online art trading platform, and cryptoart using our NFT ecosystem.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Finance Assistant to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our finance department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

This is a full-time permanent position, based in our central London office for 2 days a week while the remaining 3 days a week can be working from home.

Responsibilities include:

• Raising and posting sales invoices, and producing debtor reports.
• Reconciling and posting e-commerce and publishing receipts.
• Providing timely information to stakeholders across the business, particularly sales and shipping teams, while ensuring effective communication among all team members.
• Generating sales reports and other management reporting information as required.
• Monitoring stock movements to ensure alignment with production and sales.
• Obtaining approval for and posting purchase invoices, ensuring timely processing and correct coding.
• Performing supplier and customer account reconciliations, including intercompany accounts.
• Executing financial processes such as bank reconciliations, journal entries (including prepayments and accruals), balance sheet reconciliations for month-end close, and fixed asset register maintenance.
• Implementing a robust financial control environment to support the business and ensure consistency and compliance with group policies.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and potential financial risks.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position, for example as an assistant financial accountant or assistant management accountant.
• Part-qualified accountant with preferably at least 5 exams passed.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Sage Intacct.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.