Assistant Accountant - TV

Base pay range

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.

The company is renowned for producing thought provoking and interesting TV shows that are enjoyed by audiences across the globe.

To be a suitable candidate, you will need to have relevant finance experience, and it is essential that this has been gained within a TV/Film or related Entertainment/Creative environment. You will have strong communication/interpersonal skills and be happy within an 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
• 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
• Relevant experience gained within a TV, Entertainment or Media/Creative environment
• Experience of assisting with month end duties including balance sheets, accruals, prepayments and variance analysis
• Strong ledgers background and preferably payroll experience
• 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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• Entertainment Providers