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About the Role
This is a hands-on, standalone finance role at the heart of a creative agency. You will take full ownership of the day-to-day finance function, including management reporting, cash flow, billing, and compliance, while partnering with the leadership team to support data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is excited by growth opportunities and a well-reconciled balance sheet, thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Responsibilities
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting cycle, producing timely and accurate management accounts.
- Prepare financial statements, management accounts, and board packs; work with the fractional CFO to present findings to the Board.
- Implement and maintain clear job status and profit reconciliations to understand project performance.
- Monitor cash flow, debtors, budgets, and forecasts to ensure strong financial health and liquidity.
- Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations; act as the primary point of contact for client and supplier payment processes.
- Lead on key client billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage and file VAT returns on time, and liaise with external accountants, auditors, and the fractional CFO for year-end.
- Continuously improve financial systems, controls, and processes to support growth.
- Review and approve job and project estimates; maintain monthly WIP report schedules.
- Partner with senior leadership and client teams to maintain and accurately track revenue forecasts.
- Monitor financial performance against market trends, providing insight and context to leadership.
- Drive efficiencies and identify cost-saving opportunities through rigorous analysis.
- Identify ways the role can reduce friction and improve agency operations.
Requirements
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- 3+ years' experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a creative, design, or agency environment.
- Strong financial reporting and analytical skills with the confidence to present findings to senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable working hands-on in a standalone role.
- Xero-fluent or comfortable on another cloud-based accounting platform.
- Excellent communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
- Curious about technology, open to finding smarter ways of working (AI, automation, finance tooling).
Skills
- Financial Management
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- Billing Processes
- Compliance
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- Bank Reconciliations
- VAT Returns
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Analytical Skills
- Client Billing
- Project Estimation
- Revenue Forecasting
- Cost Saving Analysis
- Xero
- Cloud-based accounting platforms
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Technology Adoption
Location
- Shoreditch office
Work Type
- Part-time
- Hybrid remote working
Experience Level
- 3+ years' experience
Education Level
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £50,000 pro-rata
Benefits
- Company bonus scheme up to 10% of salary based on personal & company performance
- Monthly Travel Budget
- Monthly Wellness budget
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
- Flexible hours
- Fast growing company and opportunity to grow with the team
- Open-minded culture, welcoming thoughts and ideas to be shared
- Working with charitable organisations to help raise funds and give back
- Regular team socials
- 25 days holiday allowance (plus the bank holidays) pro rata
- MacBook
About the Company
- We're The Good Influence - a social agency for the relationship era.
- We grow brands people believe in, focusing on trusted brands that help people & planet eat, feel, look, do or live better.
- Proud of 15+ industry awards in under five years, Adweek's 3rd Fastest Growing Agency Globally, Best Global Small Social Agency 2026, and Campaign's Best Places to Work 2026.
- The team makes the work, and we work hard to make it a place worth being.
- Experienced 425% growth last year and are building something special.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are the cornerstones of creativity.
- As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, and treat all applications equally, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other equality characteristic.
- We take pride in building a supportive and creative work environment, committed to inclusion, diversity, and representation.