Job Description

An established TV production company is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting into the Finance Manager, this role involves day-to-day accounting and transactional finance responsibilities essential to supporting accurate financial reporting and compliance within a fast-paced production environment.

To be a suitable candidate, you will need to have relevant experience, ideally gained within a TV, Entertainment or similar Media/Creative environment. You will have strong interpersonal skills and be happy within and SME environment.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who loves working within a small and friendly team where you will interact with the business on a regular basis.

This is a hybrid role and will expect you to be in their Central London (Zone 1) at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the preparation of month end duties, including preparing, reviewing and reconciling of balance sheets, accruals and prepayments
• Bank reconciliations and preparation of VAT Returns
• Full maintenance and reconciliation of the Accounts Payable ledger from receipt of invoice through to preparing payment runs
• Prepare & issue invoices and follow through until payment has been received
• Manage the monthly payroll and administer the company pension scheme
• Track and compare actual expenses against budget and highlight any variances
• Assist with year end accounting and audits

Candidate specification:

• Relevant experience ideally gained within a TV, Entertainment or Media/Creative environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Great attention to detail, highly organised and able to think in a logical and methodical manner
• Positive, can-do attitude, who can multi-task, is deadline driven and completes tasks to the end
• Strong systems and Excel skills

Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted regarding this position.