Finance Assistant

About the Role

We are working with an award-winning production company based in London. The company is an integrated part of a very established media and production company that specializes in delivering exceptional, impactful, and original content for leading brands and partners

They are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance Assistant to support its finance operations. This role covers both purchase and sales ledger responsibilities, including raising and processing invoices, maintaining ledgers, resolving supplier disputes, and ensuring accurate payments and billing. The Finance Assistant will also support the Finance Manager with onboarding new processes, training, and other ad hoc tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

Manage processing and payment of supplier purchase invoicesEnsure accuracy when processing invoices against departments and nominal codesRespond to queries regarding purchases and outward paymentsBuild and maintain strong supplier relationshipsSet up new suppliers in line with established processesReconcile supplier ledgers against statementsAssist in improving supplier processesMaintain and reconcile company credit cardsProcess and pay employee expenses and floats

Accounts Receivable:

Raise and maintain client sales invoicesOversee credit control and debtor reportingPerform reconciliations (jobs, bank, petty cash, wage deductions, intercompany)Process and manage employee timesheets, ensuring accuracySupport audits as required

General Finance Support:

Liaise with internal staff on finance queries and build strong relationshipsAssist with personnel maintenance and training on finance systemsHandle intercompany transactions, fixed assets register, trade debtors and creditors, and recharge postingsProvide ad hoc reporting and support to the Finance Manager and wider team

Qualifications and Skills

Degree in Maths, Finance, Accounting, or Economics (preferred)Currently studying towards ACCA or CIMAIntermediate Excel skillsPrior experience in finance or accounting roles is advantageousStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time managementPersonable and able to work effectively with non-financial colleagues