Bearded Kitten
Finance Assistant
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JOB ROLE: Finance Assistant
SALARY: £18,480 - £20,400 per annum, pro rata (equivalent to £30,800 - £34,000 full-time)
TYPE: Permanent, Part Time, 3 days per week
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Financial Controller
LOCATION: 101 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4AS | Hybrid
THE COMPANY
Bearded Kitten is a global creative experience agency with a portfolio of award-winning work. Our mission is clear: to fearlessly champion fun and create the unforgettable. Don’t be deceived by our quirky name – Bearded Kitten is the real deal. From large scale brand experiences to cultural launch events, from building immersive worlds to conferences and employee engagement initiatives - we cover it all.
It’s an exciting time to be a Kitten, in the past year the company has grown rapidly and we’ve worked with some of the world’s biggest brands. With an ever growing client base across the UK and beyond - this is an opportunity to join a fast paced, innovative team.
THE ROLE
A detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Responsible for sales and purchase ledger activities, client and supplier onboarding, responding to finance-related queries, and assisting with month-end processes. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting the finance function.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and process sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Review draft sales invoices at month-end and assist in ensuring all billable work is invoiced appropriately.
- Respond promptly and professionally to client email queries relating to invoices, payments, and account matters.
- Process onboarding of new clients, including collecting required documentation.
- Process onboarding of new suppliers, including collecting required documentation.
- Support the processing of purchase invoices, ensuring they are coded correctly and entered into the accounting system.
- Support with Pleo card processing.
- Liaise with internal departments to investigate and resolve finance-related queries.
- Assist with ad hoc finance, reporting, and administrative tasks as required.
THE PERSON
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Excel
- Experience using Xero and Scoro desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with clients and suppliers
- AAT qualification, or studying towards AAT, would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Proactive with a willingness to learn.
- Strong team player with a positive attitude.
- Able to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
- 25 days paid holiday, plus Bank Holidays. 1 additional day added per year of service up to 5 days.
- Approximately five additional days off over the Christmas/New Year period.
- Hybrid working. Compulsory office days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Flexi-time policy.
- Generous overtime policy.
- Discretionary end of year bonus scheme.
- New Business Incentive Scheme from day one.
- Employee Referral Incentive Policy from day one.
- Sabbatical Scheme available after three years of service.
- Work mobile and/or eSim and work laptop.
- Employee assistance programme with free access to mental health resources.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave policy after 1 year of full service. 3 months full pay including statutory for lead carer or 1 month full pay including statutory for second carer.
- Monthly team socials, plus an annual team offsite with overnight stay.
- Free use of BK equipment; workshop, tools, rehearsal space etc for personal use.
- Season ticket loans offered.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Guaranteed hilarity and nonsense on a daily basis.
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