Average Finance Executive salary in South West London

About the role As Finance Executive at Talent Nexus, your inputs will be vital to the department’s day-to-day operations. This is an important role whose inputs will feed into most deliverables of the department. You will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of tasks within a Finance department, including ownership of the department’s central mailboxes; taking the lead on all things invoices related; leading on payment runs; owning the revenue billing process; and much more. Reporting to our Finance Manager, you’ll be part of an agile Finance team and will play an important role in helping us achieve a number of our departmental level objectives. In this opportunity, your core responsibilities will involve: Management of the Finance team’s central mailboxesEnsure sales and purchases invoices are posted onto the system in an accurate and timely mannerEnsure the accuracy of data maintained on various data tablesOwnership of the weekly payment run process and related tasksLiaison with our sales and media teams on client-related issues and queriesSupport with bank reconciliation processes, including credit card transactions reconciliationsOwnership of the credit control processesConfirm bank details with new suppliers before payment Ownership of the employee expense claim processAssisting with Month End processes (sales/purchases/bank ledgers)Support the team with ongoing finance projects or any other ad-hoc tasks as requiredAssist with queries and requests from other departments Who we’re looking for: A degree in Accounting and Finance and/or progression on the AAT/ACCA/CIMA is a plusPrevious experience in a similar role and exposure to accounting systems is also a plus Strong Excel skillsSomeone who is interested in pursuing a career path in Finance and is eager to learnStrong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlinesEnjoys having responsibilities/ownershipsStrong numerical/analytical abilityStrong attention to detailStrong problem solving abilitiesStakeholder managementHigh adaptability and enjoys working in a fast paced dynamic start up/SME environmentHighly organised with strong time management and prioritisation skillsA self-starter who takes initiatives

Great varied role working within a vibrant and fast paced organisation. Working within a fun and friendly team, the Finance Executive role reports straight into the Director of the business and, working closely with the external accountants, has responsibility for the day to day finance operations of the business. This is a critical role that requires a detail orientated and proactive individual who doesn’t mind working within a sole position. Due to the nature of this entrepreneurial organisation the role involves an extensive amount of financial administration, including managing requirements of Companies House including incorporating and dissolving companies as required. To be a suitable candidate it is essential that you have at least 1-2 years experience in management accounting/accounts payable experience and be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. You will be an organised, self motivated and have a naturally warm self confidence and initiative. This role is fully office based which is located in the Battersea/Clapham area. There is the potential for a study package to be offered. Responsibilities of the role include: Full responsibility for the end to end accounts payable process from receipt of invoice through to payment runsManage the month end process, working with the external accountants as requiredFull management and reconciliation of the bank accounts across multiple currencies, and analysis of transactionsAssist in the preparation of statutory accounts and VAT returnsOpening & closing of bank accounts and managing the mandatesManage multiple entities in companies house, managing the financial admin required when incorporating & dissolving companiesAssist with managing the cashflow and cashflow forecastingManaging the accounts receivable, chasing outstanding monies as requiredPreparation of ad hoc financial reports as requiredLots of ad hoc projects Candidate requirements: Educated to degree level in accounting, finance or relatedMinimum of 2 years experience in management accounting/accounts payable or similar roleExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to forge strong and respected working relationships.Strong analytical skills with advanced ExcelSelf motivated, collaborative and able to work with initiativeGreat working knowledge of financial accounting systems (ie Xero, Quickbooks, Sage etc)Able to work in a fast past environment with accuracy and to deadlines Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted regarding this position.

Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Finance Director. A statutory body, set up by Acts of Parliament in 1961, CGMA own and are responsible for the running of the market. The Finance Director will lead the Finance function ensuring accurate financial information is maintained and sound financial data and advice is provided in a timely and accessible way. This role is a great opportunity for an exceptional and proven senior finance leader to contribute to the continuous improvement of CGMA. The role: Provide strategic recommendations to the General Manager, Executive team and the Board.Continue the development and transitioning of the finance team from a mainly transactional team to a team providing forward looking, high quality and accurate information.Implement the strategic goals of the board and deliver against the Authority’s obligations for managing public money to ensure the Authority at least breaks even post Defra’s cost of capital taking one year with another. Analyse financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and growth opportunities.Provide financial insights and negotiation support for major projects, disposals and capital investments.Create and deliver a long-term strategy and business plan maintaining and updating the 10-year financial business plan as and when required for changes in commercial, economic & strategic drivers, having reference to the Plan within the annual forecast & reporting cycle. Attend Board, Remuneration Committee, Audit & Risk Assurance Committee and Pension Trustee Meetings as and when required. In collaboration with the Project Director, oversee the management and control of the finances for the market redevelopment project. Identify and negotiate, as may be required, CGMA’s access to external funding.Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud. The organisation: CGMA are accountable to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) but are not directly funded by government. CGMA work to give their market community the best possible space, support and help to connect with each other and grow. Leasing space on the market and providing the community with the facilities they need to run their businesses. This includes cleaning, recycling and waste disposal, security, traffic control and the maintenance of buildings and equipment. CGMA also work to support and promote their tenant businesses. Essential criteria: Qualified Accountant; ACA, ACCA, CIMA with minimum of 10 years post qualification experience.Proven experience leading transformation or change projects.Experience in Commercial Property/Real Estate/Property.Proven experience in a Senior financial leadership role working with Boards and Committees and prepare and presentation of reports including statutory accounts, financial planning and treasury.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. The position will be based at CGMA’s head office at Nine Elms and requires four days a week of office attendance. The closing date for applications is 8th January with first stage interviews taking place on the week commencing 20th January. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!