Bookkeeper

Advertising Producers Association; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic editing company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their busy team on a part-time basis. The role includes managing financial analysis and bookkeeping tasks. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in MS Office and accounting software like Xero, and a passion for their work. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, alongside a commitment to diversity and respect within teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience as a bookkeeper.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel and cloud-based accounting software.
• Experience in film production or post-production businesses is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for bookkeeping, including preparing payment runs.
• Manage credit control and assist in production of budgets.
• Provide financial analysis and management reporting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Credit control

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Proactive team player

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Xero

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our busy team at Trim Editing on a part-time basis.

Location: Whitechapel, London E1 (Hybrid remote and/or office-based role)
Contract: Part-time (or freelance) – 3 days per week
Salary: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience

Minimum 5 years’ professional experience as a bookkeeper

Software proficiency: MS Office (including Excel), Google, cloud-based accounting software (ideally including Xero)

Advantageous: Experience in film production or film post-production businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for providing financial analysis, management reporting, and budgeting support to ensure the company’s continued stability, growth, and profitability.

• Bookkeeping, including preparing payment runs and prep for payroll
• Credit control
• Management Support, including assisting in the production of budgets and forecasts
• Cost Management
• Compliance & Control, including assisting with VAT returns
• Systems & Process Improvement

What We Are Looking For

The qualities we are looking for are passion for the work, bright initiative, self-responsibility, humility and grit. Someone who:

• Has outstanding organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Someone who can be flexible and meets deadlines
• Is motivated and a proactive team player
• And someone who welcomes and can action feedback

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to our company values, which are based in:

• Taking both care and candour in how we show up every day
• Pushing creative boundaries, progression and excellence in how we operate as individuals and as a team
• Generosity & collaboration in how we share work and knowledge
• Treating the work, each other, our clients and our environment with unequivocal respect.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (or freelance rate)
• Benefits package (for permanent, payrolled staff)
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities

Application Process

Closing Date: Friday 23rd January 2026

To Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]

Please ensure your cover letter addresses:

• Your relevant experience and achievements
• Why you are interested in joining Trim Editing

We recognise the importance of diversity within our teams and are fully committed to embracing all types of talent. Additionally, we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application process that may be required. If there is anything you might want to make us aware of, please note this at the time of application.

Thank you for applying and don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away, as we take the time to review all applications.