Finance Assistant, The Drum
Global publisher for the marketing and media industries
Open for applications
Global publisher for the marketing and media industries
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help our 1 million plus readers prepare for what's next.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience in a similar role – within an agency or a fast-paced business for a few years
- Strong attention to detail – Accuracy is essential when handling financial data and customer communications
- Efficiency with financial data – Ability to process and manage financial information quickly and accurately
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets – Comfortable working with data, formulas, and financial reporting tools
- Analytical and organisational skills – Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Desirable requirement - if you have specifically used software such as SAGE of SalesForce
What the job involves
- The finance team plays a key role in ensuring The Drum’s financial health by managing its financial position, providing accurate forecasts and guidance, and supporting strong governance
- As a Finance Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of this team, helping to keep financial processes running smoothly and accurately
- Your role will involve handling day-to-day financial transactions, following and supporting internal finance systems, and contributing ideas to improve financial operations
- You’ll also play a key part in preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring the company has up-to-date and accurate financial information to make informed decisions
- Processing invoice runs daily from our online shop as well as from the sales team
- Statements - Check and send customer statements once a month
- Credit control Current, periods 1 and 2— Calls and emails to the relevant customers to ensure they have the required invoices and are authorised for payment
- Opportunity changes - Adjustments to sales opportunities when required
- Subscription payments – Manage our members monthly recuring Card and Direct debit payments
- Customer Receipts - Allocating Customer payments from a variety of sources
- Month end sales reconciliation
- Month end deferrals
- Supporting senior managers with monthly and adhoc reports
- Supporting the sales teams with sales orders and queries
Our take
The Drum was founded in 1985 under the parent company Carnyx Limited and transformed what was once an independent publishing business into a leading British digital media and marketing platform.
Whilst Carnyx, named after an ancient Celtic woodwind instrument, focused on covering the creative industries, The Drum goes a step further in connecting marketing agencies and clients through its articles and consultancy services. The digitisation of The Drum has led to its opening offices in New York and Singapore, a sign of its international appeal.
Digitisation can have its teething problems for legacy creative companies like Carnyx, but it embraced the rapid changes by widening its services and client base. Through the noughties and 2010s, The Drum has gained big-name digital sponsors such as Facebook and the Financial Times.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Company benefits
- Hybrid & Remote Working
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Staff Social Events
- Charity Volunteering Days
- Early Finish on Fridays
- Learning & Development Fund
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Mentoring Program
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
Diane Young
(Co-Founder & CEO)Currently Managing Director of Carnyx Group Limited. Previously Contracts and Planning Manager at Greater Glasgow Community & Mental Health NHS Trust.
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