Accounts Payable – Entertainment

Company: New Avenues
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

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.

Posted: May 24th, 2026