Production Assistant Accountant

Industry & Commerce; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mass media company is searching for a Production Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This 3-month contract role involves managing financial workflows, supporting budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in production finance and a strong working knowledge of ERP systems. Flexible hybrid working arrangements are offered, with 3-4 days in the London office.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finance Coordinator or Assistant Accountant.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendors in financial systems and ensure timely payments.
• Monitor project costs and maintain cost trackers.
• Assist with budgeting and financial reporting.

Skills

Financial control

Cost tracking

Budget management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Prior experience in production finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• A global mass media and broadcasting company is looking for aProduction Assistant Accountantto support the production finance team. Looking for someone to start ASAP for a 3 month contract, paying up to £300 a day inside IR35. Offering hybrid flexible working with 3-4 days a week from their London based office.

  Role Summary

  This role supports the Production Management team across scripted, unscripted, and animated content by providing day-to-day financial and administrative support. Key responsibilities include raising purchase orders, processing payments, vendor setup, cost tracking, and financial reporting. The role involves close collaboration with internal departments including Legal, Procurement, Finance, and Controllership

  Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and manage vendors in financial systems; ensure accurate invoicing and payment processing

  • Raise and track Purchase Orders (POs); work with budget owners to ensure correct coding

  • Monitor project costs, maintain cost trackers, and reconcile supplier balances

  • Assist with budgeting, cost reviews, forecasting, and scenario planning

  • Prepare and submit regular spend reports; support financial close and audit processes

  • Ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements before processing payments

  • Identify and resolve payment discrepancies; support financial tracking across departments

  • Contribute to improving financial workflows and system efficiency

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors

  Accountabilities

  • Responsible for accurate cost tracking and timely payments across productions

  • Accountable for maintaining financial control and transparency

  • Support compliance with internal financial standards and policies

  • Help ensure production operations align with budget expectations and timelines

  Qualifications & Experience

  • Prior experience in production finance or accounting (e.g., Finance Coordinator or Assistant Accountant)

  • Strong working knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., SAP)

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other standard office software

  • Experience managing budgets and financial workflows in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments