Job Description

This fantastic Finance Assistant opportunity sits within a large, internationally operating media organisation supporting a diverse portfolio of content and intellectual property across multiple territories and platforms. The business operates at scale, with finance supporting a wide range of commercial activity within a fast-paced environment.

The thriving business is known for its progressive approach and strong commercial performance across broadcast, streaming and digital platforms.

This role requires a bright individual with 6–12 months’ accounting or finance experience ideally gained within a fast-moving environment. You will be looking to commence your accountancy qualifications and to further develop your skills and build a solid foundation to your finance career within a well-established global business

This is a fabulous opportunity within an Entertainment powerhouse, known for being an employer of choice and great employee relations.

Study package offered & hybrid working

Responsibilities include:

• Support the processing and recording of digital and other revenue streams, ensuring contracts, statements and sales are accurately entered into internal systems in line with policy and deadlines
• Assist with the administration of royalties, including monthly processing, reconciliations and posting of accruals, working closely with the wider finance team
• Support month-end activities and respond to queries from territories, income providers and shared service teams
• Assist with invoicing activities, including raising sales invoices, coding purchase orders and monitoring invoices through to payment
• Provide support during budgeting and forecasting cycles and assist with simple ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Assist with audit requests and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained
• Support process efficiency by identifying opportunities for improvement and providing general administrative support to the team as required

Candidate Requirements:

• 6-12 months practical accounting and finance experience is essential, with a sound working knowledge of ledgers
• Good academics, preferably educated to degree level
• Early stages or looking for commence your studies towards a professional accountancy qualified (ACCA/CIMA/AAT or equivalent)
• A passion to work within the media/entertainment industry
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Highly organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Great presentation and communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Self starter who can take initiative and will thrive in a fast paced environment
• Keen to learn, great team player and can take instruction

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