Senior Finance Assistant / Transactional Manager
Senior Finance Assistant / Transactional Manager
Dazed Media is the world’s leading independent fashion and culture media brand. Created over 30 years ago, today we are an agenda-setting publishing powerhouse and the most efficient way to reach the world’s most influential audiences. Dazed Media powers an ever-evolving network of premium digital channels and iconic print titles, including Dazed, AnOther, Dazed Beauty and Nowness.
The company also encompasses a pioneering creative studio, award-winning video production, exclusive events, industry-leading talent network and efficient third-party distribution. Dazed Studio specialises in fashion, luxury and lifestyle communications. We partner with the world’s most ambitious brands and agencies to create brave, pioneering ideas for a global influencer community.
The Role You will be part of a 6 person Finance Team. You will be reporting into the Head of Finance and supported by a full-time finance assistant.
Duties
- Management of 2 x accounts payable Inboxes and an accounts receivable Inbox
- Maintenance of supplier and client ledgers to ensure best practices are being followed
- Collaborate on the businesses 13-week cash flow forecasts and individual project cash flow forecasts
- Oversee the processing of up to 1000 purchase invoices per month onto the accounting system, ensuring that entity, currency, account codes, project numbers, discounts, and payment terms etc are correct
- Raise sales invoices and perform credit control to ensure prompt payment
- Respond to questions and makes calls regarding supplier and client invoicing problems; acts as a liaison between departments and suppliers where appropriate
- Ensuring the smooth operation of weekly payment runs and their thorough checking and approval.
- Month end close responsibilities, such as Aged Debtor & Creditor reporting
- Daily bank postings
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end close processes
- Assisting with audit requests and providing necessary documentation and support.
- New Vendor + Client creation process - Contact details, company registration and VAT validation
- Supplier + client statement reconciliations
- Process staff expenses + per diems ensuring strict adherence to company policies and UK regulations.
- Credit card and Pleo account reconciliation
- Take ownerships for your own personal & professional development and lead the discussion on what is needed
- Take on extra responsibility as and when required
- Champion best practices by introducing new processes and procedures
Skills and experience:
- Experience in using Sage Intacct or a similar financial ERP system such as Netsuite, SAP or Workday
- Minimum of 3-4 years experience
- Ideally a history of working within the media or creative industries
- Experience working for a multi-entity group with multiple revenue streams
- Multi-Currency, FX and VAT knowledge
- Intermediate to advanced level of Excel skills
- Proficient in working independently
- Familiarity with accounting processes and protocols.
- Possesses strong organisational skills and excellent time management abilities.
- Applies analytical and logical problem-solving methods effectively.
- Capable of working under pressure, meeting targets, and adhering to deadlines.
- Effective communication skills.
In return you will get:
- Flexible working policy (currently 2 days in the office, 3 from home)
- 20 days annual leave plus time off between Christmas and New Year (not deducted from your annual leave allowance)
- Extra days annual leave for each year of service (up to 5)
- An extra day off in your birthday month
- A volunteer day each year
- Access to 180 Strand & The Store X Spaces
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company discounts including gyms, retailers and hotels
- Subscription to medicash contributing to the cost of health and wellbeing services
- Employee Income Protection Insurance
- Ongoing social events throughout the year and frequent invites to external Dazed events
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