Finance Manager

• Aug 2018 - Present

Seven League is a digital consultancy/agency with a specialism in sport. They grow and engage audiences, delivering content and marketing services that are creatively valuable and commercially viable. Job Duties: Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions Oversee financial department including working with external bookkeeper Work with MN in the preparation of annual budgets Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company Research and analyse financial reports and market trends Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation, including dealing with tax authorities Management of annual audit process Liaison with banks and accounts Review and approve contracts. And maintain contract files

Finance Manager

• Nov 2012 - Aug 2018

Sales ledger ‐ ensure invoices are raised / posted accurately and in a timely manner. Purchase ledger ‐ obtain authorisation from the appropriate person for all purchase invoices. Where any discrepancies or issues arise with sales and purchase invoices, raise this with the Financial Accountant in order that a timely resolution can be identified. Nominal ledger ‐ process payment runs to suppliers based on invoices approved for payment prepared by the Financial Accountant and approved by the Finance Director. Responsibility for petty cash including maintenance of petty cash records and completion of a cash reconciliation at each month end. Banking of cheques and cash received. Reconciliation of the credit card account. Ensure the Trial Balance is up to date at each month end and prepare relevant reports for review by the Finance Director. Preparing the monthly bank reconciliation. Assist the Financial Accountant in preparing the Year‐end audit file to ensure that all information is ready and available in time for the statutory audit. Regularly review debtors. Carry out credit checks on new clients. Check expenses and receipts to ensure they’re accurately recorded and the supporting documentation is adequate i.e. VAT invoice where applicable. Ensure that expenses comply with HMRC legislation and raise any queries with the Financial Accountant in a timely manner. Monitor mileage claimed and inform the staff member, line manager and Financial Accountant when the 10,000 mile limit is likely to be breached. Analyse staff time and expenses ensuring accurately allocated to projects, and pass to the Financial Accountant for review prior to processing.

Junior accountant

• Nov 2011 - Jan 2013