Round. – Finance Analyst (UK)

Role: Finance Analyst
Salary: Location
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Location: London
Reports to Head of Finance


ROUND GROUP: HTTPS://THISISROUND.COM/
  • Round Group is amongst the fastest growing companies in the technology media space. We are an innovative, forward looking, acquisition ready digital business, working across the globe, in a wide range of media sectors.
  • Round, our main business, is one of the leading UGC content and influencer digital agencies. Managing a diverse range of top creator talent and working across a huge range of creative industries worldwide including the recorded music industry, music festivals & fashion. We utilise our proprietary technology to lead the market in our defined digital space.
  • Apex & TCAT are additional businesses we have acquired over the last 18 months in order to diversify our growth within complementary sectors. Apex, is a global creator management agency. TCAT is a SaaS platform based in the music industry, protecting ownership rights.
  • We have created a positive workplace culture; we offer personal growth, diversity and attract talented, young and highly driven people across the globe.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Finance operations:

  • Oversee daily financial operations. Completing reconciliations, invoices & billing via XERO & reviewing the complementary work completed by our bookkeeper.
  • Direct contact with clients & suppliers, covering queries, processes and credit & debt management. So as to uphold strong relationships & minimise financial risk and loss.
  • Assist in the review of company ledgers, ensuring that all company accounts and statements are up to date.
  • Assist in cash flow management & foreign currency management.
  • Complete daily payment runs for all Round Group businesses, ensuring review of the complementary control & risk mitigation measures.
  • Assist in the implementation and consistent review of control measures (including credit control) across the business to ensure that all risk factors are mitigated to an absolute minimal level.
  • Assist internally with non-finance colleagues on financial matters.
    Business analysis and reporting
  • Assist in the completion of the month-end process including accruals, revenue recognition and preparation of monthly management accounts.
  • Assist with monthly payroll, pensions & insurance payment.
  • Completion of variance analysis and commentary for each reporting period – for each part of the business.
  • Completion of Intercompany transaction reconciliation & reporting on a monthly basis
  • Assistance in the preparation of annual statutory accounts including liaising with external accountants on any queries or additional reporting requests.
  • Aid with preparation of VAT returns and dealing with HMRC alongside assistance with Corporation tax & PAYE where necessary.
  • Support with annual budget, quarterly forecasting, investment appraisal, due diligence and cash flow forecasting. Including supporting the directors with ad hoc commercial analysis related to the continuing growth and development of the business via potential acquisitions.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Experience using XERO, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets & Slack.
  • Part qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA)
  • Previous experience in a similar role & strong financial accounting skills
  • Experience or strong desire to work in the music, media or creative industry.
  • Passion for well organised systems and implementing processes
  • Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills, ability to work well in a team
  • Must have great attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
  • Experience dealing with international subsidiaries and foreign currency payments.
  • Demonstrate experience of month end accounting.
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Passion for music and interest in the work that the company does.
  • Fluent English.

COMPANY BENEFITS
  • Study Support (Financial, Study Days & Salary increases on qualification progress)
  • Bonus Incentives
  • Private Healthcare
  • Gym Membership
  • Pension
  • Bike2workscheme

Please attach a CV with your application. 

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