Assistant Accountant

Mackie Myers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Creative industry environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mackie Myers is seeking a Finance professional to support the group finance function in a London-based role within the Film & TV sector. You will maintain records, assist with reporting, and ensure robust financial controls across multiple entities.

Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will manage ledgers, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and intercompany transactions while contributing to month-end activities and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent with at least 5 years in an accounting role.
• Strong Excel skills; Dynamics 365 knowledge is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, employee expenses, and supplier payments.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and cash flow analysis.
• Support VAT returns, month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies and provide finance support across production companies.

Skills

Excel

Dynamics 365

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Our client operates within the Film & Television sector and manages a diverse portfolio of productions. They offer a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in supporting business success and project delivery.

The Role Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will support the smooth running of the finance function, maintaining accurate records, assisting with reporting requirements, and ensuring financial controls are adhered to across multiple entities.

Main Duties

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, employee expenses, and supplier payments.


• Prepare bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and cash flow analysis.


• Support VAT returns, month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.


• Investigate accounting discrepancies and provide finance support across production companies.

The Successful Candidate

• AAT qualified or qualified by experience with at least 5 years in an accounting role.


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; Dynamics 365 experience would be advantageous.


• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.


• Film & TV industry experience beneficial but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.


• Opportunity to work within a creative and growing industry.


• Varied role with exposure to multiple business entities and finance processes.


• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and progression.