Assistant Finance Manager

Box to Box Films; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Box to Box Films is seeking an hands-on Assistant Finance Manager to support the day-to-day running of the finance function across film & television production, reporting to the Financial Controller. You will work closely with production teams and external advisers in a fast-paced, creative environment.

You will help ensure strong financial controls, manage month-end, intercompany transactions, payroll, VAT and audits, and contribute to process improvements across both group and production

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience.
• 3+ years in a finance role.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Strong G-Suite (or similar) skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts.
• Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments; balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting.
• Support financial management of production entities and SPVs; intercompany transactions.
• Review supplier payments, expense claims and payroll administration.
• VAT returns and banking reconciliations; maintain accounting records.

Skills

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

3+ years experience

Month-end & reconciliations

G-Suite

Organisational & communication

Multitasking & deadlines

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

G-Suite

Job description

Box to Box Films is an award-winning documentary production company based in London, Paris, Los Angeles and Mexico City. We create premium feature documentaries, documentary series and factual entertainment for leading broadcasters and streaming platforms worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to tell world-class stories and continually push creative boundaries.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Assistant Finance Manager to support the day-to-day running of the finance function across our Film & Television production business. Working closely with the Financial Controller, Production teams and external advisers, you will help ensure strong financial controls and efficient finance operations across both group and production entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing hands-on finance professional looking to broaden their experience across both group and production finance within a fast-paced and creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting.

Production Finance

• Support the financial management of production entities and SPVs.
• Work closely with Production Accountants and production teams.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and production recharges.
• Assist with project setup, reporting and wrap activities.

Finance Operations

• Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Review supplier payments and expense claims.
• Assist with payroll administration and reconciliations.
• Support VAT returns, compliance reporting, and bank account management.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.

Business Partnering & Process Improvement

• Act as a trusted finance business partner across the organisation.
• Provide financial analysis and support to operational and production stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting.
• Support finance projects, system enhancements and continuous improvementinitiatives.

Skills &Experience

Essential

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience.
• 3+ years' experience within a finance role.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Strong G-Suite (or similar) skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Xero accounting system experience.
• Payroll and VAT experience.
• Experience working with multiple entities and intercompany transactions.
• Experience working within a Film, TV, Media or Creative industry.

About You

You are a hands-on finance professional with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail. You enjoy working as part of a team, are comfortable taking ownership of your work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are eager to learn, willing to get stuck in when required and able to communicate confidently with both finance and non-finance colleagues.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on exciting projects/productions.
• Exposure to both group and production finance.
• Genuine opportunities for growth and progression
• Collaborative and friendly working environment.