Accounts Payable Assistant – Entertainment
If you’re an Accounts Payable professional looking for a varied role within an exciting and creative industry, this could be a fantastic next step.
This opportunity sits within a finance and payroll solutions business that specialises in supporting the TV, Film and Entertainment sector. Working with an impressive portfolio of creative clients, the business has built a strong reputation within the industry and is now looking to welcome an Accounts Payable Assistant into their collaborative and fast-paced finance team.
You’ll play an important part in supporting the accounts payable and wider finance function, helping to ensure supplier payments, payroll-related transactions and finance administration processes are managed accurately and efficiently within a busy environment.
To be considered, you should have at least 6–12 months’ finance or accounts payable experience, alongside strong communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude.
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Processing and reconciling supplier invoices accurately
- Managing payment runs and authorising payments
- Completing daily and weekly bank reconciliations
- Supporting payroll-related payments and finance administration
- Assisting with PAYE, pension and HMRC-related processes
- Reconciling payable and payroll ledgers
- Managing finance inbox queries from suppliers and internal teams
- Supporting client finance administration and ad-hoc reporting
- Preparing finance reports and assisting with audit processes
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team where needed
Candidate Specification:
- Previous accounts payable or finance administration experience
- Confidence working within a high-volume processing environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Good Excel capability
- A team-oriented and collaborative approach
- Comfortable managing responsibilities independently when required
- Experience using Xero, Oracle or similar finance systems would be advantageous
- Payroll exposure would be beneficial but not essential
Why this role?
- Opportunity to work within the TV, Film and Entertainment industry
- Exposure to a creative and fast-moving environment
- Supportive, friendly and collaborative culture
- A growing business with strong momentum
- Beautiful office environment and long-term development opportunities
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, only suitable applicants will be contacted regarding this position.
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