Finance Assistant in City of London

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and the UK's authority on age ratings for films and digital content. Our mission is to empower audiences, especially parents, to make informed decisions about what their families watch. We are at the forefront of regulatory policy, advocating for the protection of children in an evolving digital landscape.

Role Overview

• Core Financial Processing
• Accounts Payable: Processing supplier invoices accurately, checking records, and preparing weekly payment runs.
• Accounts Receivable: Raising and processing sales invoices and ensuring system data is kept up to date.
• Bank Reconciliations: Checking and reconciling daily bank transactions against our accounting records to ensure complete accuracy.
• Credit Control: Monitoring aging debts, chasing outstanding customer payments professionally via phone and email, and managing credit control queries.
• Payroll preparation and processing: Ensuring that payroll is processed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Systems & Administration
• Working with spreadsheets and maintaining the sales and purchase ledgers on our accounting system (Xero / Google Sheets).
• Handling day-to-day queries from customers and suppliers in a timely, professional manner.
• Managing central finance emails and incoming and outgoing department post.
• Growth Opportunities (as training progresses)
• Learning to compile and complete accurate VAT returns.
• Providing occasional administrative support to the broader team.
• Any other duties as required by the Finance Manager and CFO.

Essentials

• One year minimum professional office-based experience, preferably in a Finance environment.
• A strong affinity for numbers, accuracy, and keen attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency with IT systems and spreadsheets (preferably Google Suite).
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with supplier and customer queries.
• A proactive mindset with a genuine desire to utilise any training pathways to grow your skill set.
• A positive, solution-focused attitude with a resilient approach to daily challenges.
• A high degree of accountability, taking genuine pride and personal ownership of your deliverables.
• A proactive readiness to engage and collaborate actively with the wider team.
• Adaptability and open-mindedness towards new activities, modern technologies, and evolving ideas.
• A strong results-driven focus, with a natural desire to achieve high-quality outcomes for the organisation.

Desirables

• Xero or equivalent accounting system experience.

What We Offer:

• Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Contract Period: Permanent.
• Full Time: 36 hours per week.
• Excellent training opportunities for long-term professional development.
• Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office after initial training period).
• 25 days holiday per full year (increasing by one day each year to a maximum of 30 days).
• Group personal pension plan.
• Non-contributory life assurance.
• Employee assistance support.
• Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of film and digital content regulation.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes professional development.