Company Info
Our client is a children s media company whose vision is to enhance the lives of young people
It was originally launched in 2006 as a weekly newspaper for children in the UK and has grown to an audience of more than 2 million readers. It is produced in both a print and a digital format and aimed at 7 to 14-year-olds. Our client covers issues which are relevant to children, and which specifically affect them, in an easy to understand and non-threatening way. It encourages kids to debate and talk about the news. In addition, the education division produces a range of digital literacy resources to complement the newspaper.
This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to join a progressive organisation and to be influential in driving an already successful brand forward as we enter a period of growth.
The role:
Drive financial accountability across the business, support with financial auditing, planning and decision making to ensure the effective and efficient running of the business. Be instrumental in advising on the commercial operations and support teams on all financial matters. Work with the board to drive the strategy and growth of the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Proactively provide simplified management information to provide strategic decision making
Implement effective management across all departments, review P&L, analyse forecasts and prepare and present consolidated management accounts
Support the business on its commercial growth trajectory and ensure targets are being met
Prepare and monitor revenue targets across departments and ensure accountability
Work closely with senior management team to ensure the commercial success of any new products
Undertake regular financial modelling with scenario analysis
Review all contracts and work with an external legal advisor
Improve and develop systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the company s finances
Review weekly/bi weekly payment runs
Investigate and accrue for missing costs, defer revenue on subscriptions and accrue income from newsagents, by month and by issue
Balance Sheet reconciliations
Overarching responsibility of the payroll for the company
Completing and filing annual P11D s
Review quarterly VAT and MOSS returns
Produce monthly IOSS returns
Liaise with statutory accountants to produce the statutory financial statements
Liaise with company bankers on a quarterly basis
Requirements
Skills/Attributes required:
Knowledge of Xero preferable
Highly numerate with a good analytical mind
Excellent attention to detail
Strong IT literacy, Excel modelling skills in particular
Excellent communication skills at a senior level
Experience in forecasting, running business models and producing What If scenarios
Analytical and presentation skills
Publishing background experience with strong technical expertise preferable
Good knowledge of VAT ideally for international, newspaper and digital sales
Experience of managing staff within an Accounts department
Hands-on approach and proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Benefits
Salary and benefits
The client is looking to pay in the region of 60,000 - 70,000
All other benefits and additions are fully negotiable for the right candidate.
Full Time, Permanent
Hybrid working 3 days in central London office, 2 days remotely.
Skills/Attributes required: Knowledge of Xero preferable Highly numerate with a good analytical mind Excellent attention to detail Strong IT literacy, Excel modelling skills in particular Excellent communication skills at a senior level Experience in forecasting, running business models and producing What If scenarios Analytical and presentation skills Publishing background experience with strong technical expertise preferable Good knowledge of VAT ideally for international, newspaper and digital sales Experience of managing staff within an Accounts department Hands-on approach and proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
