About the Role
A bright individual keen to enhance their career in a practical Finance role which gives plenty of opportunity to develop a broad range of skills & attributes in an agile and inclusive working environment where collaboration and learning is an the heart of delivering great service across all areas of the business & beyond.
Responsibilities
- Monthly processing of AR workflow cycle, billing & cash collection
- Daily management of Accounts Receivables mailbox
- Monthly client statements
- Client bill processing including internal billing approval and generation of client bills within agreed deadlines
- Proactive credit control processes to ensure timely client receipts
- Allocation of all cash receipts daily
- Client bill query management
- Unbilled review throughout the month, focusing specifically on diarised billing due date
- Capture, upload and matching supplier invoices to purchase orders
- Purchase Order matching, leading to purchase payments
- Preparation of supplier payments & online bank file preparation
- Supplier invoice & order query management
- Effective cash payment best practice procedures within agreed deadlines
- Credit card review, allocation & reconciliation
- Support Finance & Agency teams with financial requests, training or order workflow matters
Requirements
- Able to work to deadlines with a sense of urgency
- Analytical with ability to use initiative to help problem solve
- Pro-active approach with can do attitude
- A confident communicator both verbal and written
- Understanding of big picture and how their role adds value to all aspects of the business
- Approachable, willing to work as part of a team, and play active role within Agency
- Diligent and able to follow guidelines & timetables
- Good attention to detail and understanding for accuracy, controls & efficiency
- Comfortable with new Tech, change, and progress
- Reliable, and self-motivated
Skills
- Previous experience within an AR role for at least 1 year
- Knowledge of fundamental accounting practices
- Basic to Intermediate Excel skills
- General tech savviness with systems
Experience Level
- At least 1 year
Education Level
- Degree or alternative Higher Education qualifications
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Range of benefits
- Huge focus on training and development with dedicated training time
- Partnerships with industry specialists
- Opportunity to progress and develop your career
About the Company
- We’re The Kite Factory; the independent media agency built on Values and Velocity.
- Our values set the direction. Velocity drives the momentum. Together, they shape how we think, how we work, and how we help ambitious brands grow in a world that rarely stands still.
- Everything we do is built around one belief: the best media ideas are the ones that deliver measurable growth.
- That’s why we combine strategic thinking, creative ambition, and commercial accountability to create Ideas That Deliver - media solutions grounded in insight, executed with precision, and measured by real-world impact.
- From commercial challengers to leading purpose led organisations, we partner with brands including WaterAid, White Claw, British Red Cross, Lovehoney, MedExpress, Friends of the Earth and M&G Wealth.
- Today, we have specialists across strategy, planning, activation, data, analytics, and creative thinking - united by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared ambition to deliver work that makes a measurable difference.
- We’ve grown quickly because we’ve stayed true to what makes us different: independent thinking, deep client partnership, and a culture that empowers people to move with clarity, confidence, creativity, and momentum.
- People love working here, and it shows.
- We’re proud to be recognised as a Campaign Best Place to Work and a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, creating a culture where individuality is valued, progress matters more than perfection, and talented people are trusted to do their best work.
- We’re immensely proud of the vibrant culture at The Kite Factory.
- Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our quarterly pulse surveys, which create a valuable feedback loop, allowing us to evolve and refine our agency's operations.
- Here, every voice is heard and valued.
- We've diligently built and embodied our core values: Think Freely, Aim Higher, Stay Smart, Get Involved, and Win Together.
- Our people are our greatest asset, and the connections they forge with one another are the foundation of our success.
- To strengthen these relationships and foster a supportive and inclusive environment, we offer several committees that everyone is encouraged to join, including Social, Diversity & Inclusion, and Environmental Impact.
- These groups play a crucial role in shaping our culture and ensuring that we not only work together but thrive together.
Equal Opportunity
- At The Kite Factory, we welcome applications from all walks of life including those who are under-represented in our industry.
- We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive place to work where everyone feels they can belong and celebrate each other's differences.
- It’s so important to us that all voices are heard and listened to so that we can truly create an inclusive place to work where our teams can thrive.
