Accounts Assistant

WildBrain; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global entertainment company is seeking an entry-level position in their accounting department. The role involves data entry, invoicing, and reconciliation tasks. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Excel is preferred but not necessary. The position supports a hybrid work model, balancing office and remote work to foster collaboration and efficiency.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Gym subsidy

Bonus time off

Employee share programmes

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible work style, able to adjust while ensuring routine tasks are not left behind.
• Takes responsibility for assigned tasks and shows initiative.
• Experience in a data entry environment preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Entry of cash and wire collection data into systems.
• Generate marketing recharge invoices.
• Process cash and Barclaycard expenses.
• Prepare month-end and customer account reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

WestEnd (licensing management software)

MS Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Entry of cash and wire collection data into WestEnd (licensing system) and Microsoft Dynamics
• Generate marketing recharge invoices
• Cash and Barclaycard expenses processing (in association with HR)
• Periodic generation output and distribution of various data summaries
• Track and notify appropriate departments of outstanding incoming wires or payments
• Assist in resolution of any data conflicts identified
• Perform data maintenance and respond to ad hoc requests
• Complete monthly interface from contract management system to Dynamics general ledger and reconcile data in the two systems;
• Prepare month end and customer account reconciliation
• Maintain general filing system for all cash receipts
• Intercompany transactions
• Bank reconciliations
• Prepayments and overhead accruals

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Flexible work style : able to adjust while ensuring routine tasks are not left behind
• Takes responsibility for assigned tasks shows initiative to suggest improvements to processes and procedures
• Experience in a data entry environment preferred but not required
• Experience with general accounting software preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and / or WestEnd (licensing management software) preferred but not required
• Strong computer skills required including solid working knowledge of spreadsheet programs (i.e. "MS Excel")

Additional Information

Hybrid work

Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.

What We Offer

Working at WildBrain is more than a job its the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary insightful and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality. Some of the perks we have are private medical insurance income protection gym subsidy bonus time off employee share programmes reduced summer hours and flexible & home working.

Our Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees stakeholders and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued respected and brings their authentic self to work.

We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what weve listed here we encourage you to please still consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience transferable skills and passion are key! WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.

About WildBrain

At WildBrain we make great content for kids and families. With approximately 13000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library one of the worlds most extensive we are home to such brands as Peanuts Teletubbies Strawberry Shortcake Caillou Inspector Gadget Johnny Test and Degrassi . Our shows are seen in more than 150 countries on over 500 telecasters and streaming platforms. WildBrains portfolio spans all areas of the entertainment industry : WildBrain Studios where we develop and produce hit animated and live actions series; WildBrain Television which is composed of prominent kids television channels in Canada (Family Channel Family CHRGD Family Jr. and Télémagino); home to Peanuts Worldwide; brand management to some of the worlds most-loved kids brands; celebrated global licensing and distribution teams with WildBrain CPLG and a leading childrens YouTube network in WildBrain Spark one of the largest networks of kids channels on YouTube with over 168 million subscribers.

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX : WILD). Visit to learn more!

About WildBrain CPLG

WildBrain CPLG is a trusted licensing partner for leading brands worldwide offering 50 years of expertise building consumer products and location-based entertainment programmes across the entertainment sport corporate and lifestyle sectors. With over 20 offices serving the UK Europe India the Middle East China Asia Pacific and the US WildBrain CPLG combines the strength of global reach with expertise in local markets to achieve the best results for partners. Our passionate teams consistently challenge themselves to explore new and innovative ideas and opportunities in partnerships activations creative and business processes to celebrate and build brands. At WildBrain CPLG we believe that collaboration is about clarity openness and trust and we are widely known for our no-nonsense straightforward approach. WildBrain CPLG is part of WildBrain Ltd. a global leader in kids and family entertainment. Please contact us or visit the WildBrain CPLG website for more information : .

Key Skills

Accounting Software, Time Management, Accounts Administration, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Reconciliation, Administrative Skill, Leadership skills, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Management, Communication, Analysis Skills, Relationship Management, Team Player Spirit, Budgeting Skills, Accounts Payable

Other Details

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1