Role: Finance Assistant – progress to Production Accountant
Sector: Content Production Agency
Permanent: Full Time (1 day WFH)
Location: Kings Cross, London
Salary: £30K-£35K
Ref : VFR3330
VisionFR is recruiting a Progressive Finance Assistant on behalf of a growing content production agency. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the earlier stages of their finance career who is looking to build their experience within a fast-paced, creative environment and develop towards a more project-focused accounting role.
Working closely with the Finance Director and wider production team, the Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day running of the UK finance function, with a particular focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable and transactional accounting. The role offers plenty of exposure across the business and a clear opportunity to progress towards a Production / Project Accountant position.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant:
Accounts Payable
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and promptly, ensuring costs are correctly allocated to projects
- Preparing payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed timescales
- Processing payments across different banking platforms and currencies
- Processing and reconciling company credit card transactions
- Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice and payment queries
- Supporting accurate maintenance of the purchase ledger
Accounts Receivable
- Allocating incoming client payments against invoices
- Monitoring outstanding balances and highlighting payment issues or shortfalls
- Liaising with the Finance Director and production teams regarding client payments
- Supporting the maintenance of accurate receivables records
Intercompany & Reconciliations
- Processing intercompany payments and recharges
- Working with overseas finance colleagues to ensure transactions are correctly recorded between entities
- Supporting the accurate allocation of costs and payments to the appropriate projects
- Completing monthly bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
Other Responsibilities
- Working closely with the production team to ensure finance processes support the smooth delivery of projects
- Supporting the Finance Director with day-to-day finance requirements
- Helping identify opportunities to improve and streamline finance processes
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial information
- Developing a strong understanding of project finance with the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as the role progresses
Key Skills and Requirements of the Finance Assistant:
- Some previous experience within an accounts or finance role, ideally with exposure to Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable
- Experience of working in finance within an events, production, creative, design, marketing, branding or advertising environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident building relationships with suppliers, colleagues and other departments
- Strong attention to detail and a diligent approach to financial processing
- Self-motivated, proactive and keen to learn
- Able to prioritise workload and work effectively to deadlines
- Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment where priorities can change
- Good systems skills, with experience of QuickBooks advantageous
- Confident using Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
- An interest in developing a longer-term career within project or production accounting
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Finance Assistant who wants to gain broader exposure within a creative business and progress beyond transactional finance into project and production accounting. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced senior finance professionals and production teams, giving them the opportunity to develop their technical knowledge and commercial understanding.
VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients recruitment needs.
Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.
Finance Assistant ( AP & AR) in London employer: VisionFR Ltd Careers
At VisionFR, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer within the creative tech sector, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Central London location provides employees with access to a dynamic city environment, while our commitment to professional development ensures that you can grow your career alongside a talented team. With great benefits, including a hybrid work model and opportunities for mentorship, we are dedicated to creating a rewarding workplace for all our staff.
