Operations
Torpedo is a leading creative & digital marketing agency.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our talented and friendly team on a 12 month fixed term contract (starting October 2025) to provide support during maternity leave. A good understanding of finance matters is essential, along with a positive can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail.
Responsibilities & duties
1. Oversee and manage the entirety of the purchase and sales ledger
2. Manage credit control, including debt chasing and queries, and reporting on debtors and creditors
3. Manage reconciliation of purchase orders against supplier invoicing
4. Manage reconciliation of client purchase orders against sales invoicing
5. Assess mid-month/ working capital position
6. Undertake monthly nominal checks
7. Create and post monthly journals
8. Set up payments
9. Manage timesheets and expenses
10. Maintain the job management system (Synergist) and be the go-to person for queries and issues
11. Work with Client Services team to manage job finances and ensure profitability
12. Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
13. Support with adhoc finance reporting
14. Support and resolve any finance queries with clients and suppliers in a prompt and confident manner
15. Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency and cost reductions
16. Provide support with managing the office, e.g. ordering supplies, arranging client lunches, checking post, watering plants, and generally ensure the smooth running of the office
17. Provide administration support across the business, e.g. answering phone, booking training, travel / accommodation, booking meeting rooms, purchasing items for projects etc
Technical skills
18. Working knowledge of accounting principles and application
19. Experience in using Xero
20. AAT qualification or similar
21. A high level of professionalism at all times
22. Absolute confidentiality
23. An organised approach with excellent attention to detail
24. Competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
25. A confident, can-do attitude
26. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Torpedo is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and provide an inclusive environment where our team can grow.
Company Benefits
Wherever you’re working from:
27. Hybrid working
28. 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after five years) plus bank holidays
29. Pension scheme
30. Employee Assistance Programme
31. Bupa health insurance
32. Bupa dental insurance
33. Bupa wellbeing health expenses cash plan
34. Conferences and training
35. Regular social events including the Christmas Party and the famous Torpedo Summer Family Fun Day
36. Team challenges such as Blenheim Triathlon, 3 Peaks, Tough Mudder, Jurassic Walk
37. Cycle to work bike scheme
38. Free annual flu vaccination
And for when you’re in the office:
39. Modern agency environment in a converted barn
40. Excellent location with free parking
41. Charging points if you drive electric
42. Covered bike shed
43. Showers
44. Use of on-site swimming pool and tennis court
45. Free fruit in the office every week
46. Copious amounts of tea and coffee
47. Tasty snacks and pick ‘n’ mix sweets
48. Breakout area with large TV
49. Sonos sound system with shared playlists