Office and Financial Controller

Location: Central London (Working from our Film Studios) with the option to work from home one day a week.

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About Us:

We are a combined Video Production Agency and Film Studio based in London. Fortemus Films is an award-winning video production agency. Kennington Film Studios is a commercial film & photography studio in Central London, featuring 3 sound-treated studio spaces across 4,500 sqft and 1 podcast/vodcast studio.

The Role:

We are seeking a combined Financial Controller and Office Manager to join our award-winning, established film and video production agency and film studio.

Reporting to the Fractional CFO and Managing Director, your responsibilities will include:

Finance:

• Overseeing all accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Managing cash flow and financial forecasting.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Coordinating and directing the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitoring and reporting variances, providing actionable insights to management.

Regular Tasks:

• Daily reconciliation of bank and nominal ledger balances and maintaining accurate ledgers—Sales, Purchases & General.
• Producing management accounts for CFO review.
• Completing and filing VAT returns.
• Chasing clients for outstanding balances and negotiating with suppliers for better credit terms.
• Preparing and proposing daily payment runs.
• Managing supplier payments and communications.
• Monitoring overhead expenses and general cost of sales.
• Ensuring purchase order processes and systems are followed and fit for purpose.
• Routine procedures such as checking invoices against purchase orders, generating invoices, filing, and other ad hoc accounting tasks.

HR / Office Management:

• Ensuring all company policies are up to date with the latest company and government guidelines.
• Onboarding new employees with all necessary documentation.
• Overseeing the company appraisal schedule.
• Consulting management on HR guideline updates.
• Leading colleagues and employees to uphold risk management processes.
• Planning and overseeing employee benefit programs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in an SME environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Extensive experience with data entry and record keeping.
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Identifying areas for process improvement.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and support employees.
• Good understanding of employment law principles.

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV and cover letter to . Please include Office and Financial Controller in the email header.

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