This renowned company within the creative arts sector are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Finance Assistant to join their small finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious accountant to further their finance career

Reporting directly into the Financial Controller, you'll have a broad remit across all areas of junior finance as well as the opportunity to progress into various month end and management accounting responsibilities as you develop.

This is a small team, so the ideal candidate will be looking to work within a tight-knit working environment and will have a collaborative attitude to their work. You should have 6-12 months of experience and may have completed some early stage exams (ACCA/CIMA) already. Full study support is on offer.

Job responsibilities

• Complete daily bank reconciliations
• Setting up of supplier accounts on accounting system and posting all supplier invoices
• Reconciling AP ledger and resolving any issues
• Preparing weekly payment runs and creating BACS files
• Entering all AR transactions, raising supplier invoices
• Management of petty cash and credit card expenses
• Oversee fixed asset register
• Participate in annual audit
• Support monthend close including journal entries, revenue and prepayments
• Assist the FCwith ad-hoc work as required inc. VAT

Key attributes

• A passion for the entertainment/arts industry is key
• Graduate calibre with 6-12 months experience preferable
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Experience of accounting software, preferably Xero, and Excel spreadsheets
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Good team player, able to prioritise tasks and complete them with minimum supervision
• Integrity and honesty, foster a culture of trust and respect
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Part-qualified or wanting to further your career by studying for an accountancy qualification – support will be given

For more information, please apply via the website or contact Alex Baxter Smith at Harvey John.