Assistant Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)
Posted 6 days ago by Artificial on Reed
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
City of London, London
Summary: The Assistant Finance Manager role at Artificial is a temporary position providing maternity cover for the Head of Finance, focusing on maintaining accurate financial records and compliance within a growing InsurTech company. The role involves hands-on responsibilities in financial reporting and bookkeeping, utilizing tools like Xero. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. The contract is for 18 months, with potential for permanent placement thereafter.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day to day bookkeeping in Xero
- Raising and chasing of sales invoices
- Bi-monthly, monthly and ad-hoc payment runs
- Preparing monthly management accounts
- Preparing and submitting Quarterly VAT returns
- Annual P11D and PSA preparation and submission
- Payroll review and approval alongside HR
- Managing expense tool, Pleo, for employee expenses
- Upkeeping statutory books and filings at Companies House e.g. annual confirmation statement
Key Skills:
- Professional Certification desirable but not essential e.g. CII, ACCA etc.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in a similar role or a first mover from Practice
- Advanced skills using Excel and Google Suite
- Understanding and experience working with Payroll processing
- Background in the financial sector and/or the InsurTech industry
- Experience with FP&A tooling
- Experience with inter-company bookkeeping and reconciliations
- Experience with EMI and Share Option Plans
- Experience with annual R&D tax credit claims
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-changing start-up environment
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT