Assistant Accountant - TV

New Avenues; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic TV production company is looking for a Part Qualified Accountant to support their finance team. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of accounting experience and be studying towards an AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualification. You will assist with financial management and reporting for productions, requiring great attention to detail and communication skills. This role is office-based 3-4 days a week and offers a unique opportunity to build a finance career in the TV industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years finance experience in an organization.
• Solid understanding of debits and credits and producing accounts to trial balance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial setup and management of productions.
• Forecast and monitor spend throughout production lifecycle.
• Support production teams with financial queries.
• Assist with monthly payroll.
• Prepare financial reports for broadcasters.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel skills

Education

Part qualified AAT level 3 or 4

ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification? Love TV & Film? This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is newly part qualified (AAT level 3 or 4, ACCA or CIMA) who is would love to build a career in TV/Production finance.

The role will sit within an iconic TV production company known for producing ground breaking shows that are loved by audiences all over the globe.

This opportunity will give you the training and support by their established finance team, giving you the tools to take on the financial responsibilities for a slate of shows. You will work closely with the production teams and you finance colleagues to ensure the financial operations run smoothly throughout the production lifestyle.

To be a suitable candidates you will need to have at least 2 years finance experience within an organisation giving you a solid understanding of debits and credits and producing accounts to trial balance. You will be self motivated, possess a strong work ethic, be able to work in a fast paced environment and have a great appreciation for meeting deadlines. You will have great communication skills and a friendly, outgoing and approachable personality, being at ease with building good working relations with all levels of individuals. A genuine interest in TV & Film is also a must!

This is a rare opportunity that will see you working within a highly reputable company and will allow you to start building a finance career within the TV industry.

The role will require you to be in the office 3-4 days a week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the financial set up, management and compliance of productions within the accounting system
• Forecast and monitor spend throughout the production lifecycle including managing expenses, credit cards/pre-paid cards and cash advances; ensuring these are accurately recorded for cost reporting
• Support production teams with day to day financial queries and processes;
• Assist with monthly payroll
• Prepare intercompany recharges, ad hoc invoices and ensure correct payments are made
• Prepare financial reports for broadcasters
• Support the wider finance team with month and year end accounting

Candidate specification:

• Part qualified AAT level 3 or 4 (or currently studying); ACCA or CIMA or similar will also be considered
• Min 2 years accounting experience with a thorough working knowledge of debits and credits; with a basic knowledge of P&S, and balance sheets
• Excellent attention to detail, deadline orientated and able to work in a fast paced environment
• Good excel skills and an aptitude for systems
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, easily able to build good working relationships
• Ability to multi task, willingness to learn and self motivated

Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted regarding this position.