At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations and manage supplier accounts in a dynamic entertainment environment.
- Company: Join a leading company in advertising, film, and television with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in finance while working in a creative industry.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and development in a collaborative finance team.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced team and contribute to exciting projects in the entertainment sector.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or experience in accounting, with strong numerical and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
THE COMPANY
Our client is a trusted industry leader, delivering high-quality work across advertising, film and television.
They are a valued partner to leading directors, agencies and global brands.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you will support day‑to‑day financial operations, ensuring supplier invoices, expenses and payments are processed accurately and efficiently.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain supplier accounts through matching purchase orders, reconciling statements and resolving queries promptly.
- Oversee billing and credit control by raising client invoices, monitoring debtors and supporting timely collections.
- Keep financial records up to date including ledgers, employee expenses and credit card activity.
- Support reporting and analysis by assisting with financial reports, statements, budgets and management insights.
- Assist month‑end and year‑end processes to ensure accurate financial outputs.
- Work cross‑functionally with internal teams to gather financial data and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Support VAT and audit preparation by helping compile documentation and maintain audit‑ready records.
- Contribute to finance projects and provide flexible support across the team as needed.
- THE PERSON
You should have relevant qualifications or prior exposure to accounting or finance.
Strong numerical ability, analytical thinking and excellent attention to detail are essential, along with confidence working with accounting software, MS Excel and ideally Sage 50.
It is important you feel comfortable managing your workload independently while also collaborating closely with a small finance team in a fast‑paced environment.
The ability to balance multiple deadlines while staying organised is key.
An eagerness to learn, develop and grow your career in finance is important, as is a genuine interest in the TV and entertainment industry.
- WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.
If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to
. Searchlight provides recruitment & executive search services exclusively to the creative, media and entertainment industry. To learn more about Searchlight, see:
www. searchlight. global .
We strive to promote equal opportunities for all.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
Senior Accounts Assistant – O5273 in London employer: SEARCHLIGHT
As an independent film company with a dynamic and expanding pipeline of projects, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to drive meaningful change in the industry. Our commitment to professional growth is evident through tailored development opportunities and the chance to engage with international markets, making this an exciting environment for those passionate about film finance. Join us in a role where your strategic insights will directly influence the future of our creative ventures.
