Finance Assistant – Media Production & Cashflow

Banijay Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media production company in the UK seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team. This role includes managing supplier payments, coordinating cash requirements, and preparing statutory accounts. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in Excel and accounting software, strong communication skills, and a passion for scripted television. This is a permanent position based in Farringdon, London, with opportunities for development within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be studying for a Finance qualification, ideally AAT.
• Familiarity with accounting software is essential.
• High proficiency in Excel for data manipulation required.
• Strong communication skills necessary.
• Must be organized and meet deadlines.
• Ability to foster relationships across teams needed.
• Multi-tasking in a dynamic environment is essential.
• Detail-oriented approach is critical.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly supplier payments and new supplier account creation.
• Coordinate weekly cash requirements for productions.
• Perform intercompany bank transfers and support cashflow funding.
• Process weekly expense claims and invoices.
• Monitor and reconcile Pleo, Credit Card, and Petty Cash.
• Conduct month-end journal postings.
• Oversee bank reconciliations for corporate and production accounts.
• Assist in statutory accounts preparation and audits.
• Support corporate VAT returns for Banijay UK.
• Help with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Studying for Finance qualification / AAT

Knowledge of basic accounting software (SAP, PMI, SAGE)

Strong proficiency in Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Relationship building

Multi-tasking ability

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

SAGE

Job description

A leading media production company in the UK seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team. This role includes managing supplier payments, coordinating cash requirements, and preparing statutory accounts. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in Excel and accounting software, strong communication skills, and a passion for scripted television. This is a permanent position based in Farringdon, London, with opportunities for development within a collaborative team environment.