Finance assistant

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Novel Full time

Contract type: Part-time, permanent contract

Working pattern: 2.5 days/18.75 hours per week

Location: Holborn, in office - flexible working arrangements available

Start date: ASAP

Salary/rate:  £26-32k full-time equivalent, dependent on experience, prorated to 18.75 hours per week.

Application deadline: Monday 29th April 2024, 9am

 

Novel are looking for a part time finance assistant to join our team. 

As a key member of our Finance team, you will be instrumental in supporting the finance director and keeping the department running efficiently and smoothly, while supporting the business. This is a varied role in a thriving audio production company where you will be working primarily across processing of supplier invoices and staff expenses, payment runs but also including basic bookkeeping, month end reconciliations and ad hoc reporting. There will also be other ad hoc tasks as required. 

We operate a hybrid working mode and you’ll be in the office 1 to 2 days a week using your interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills, acting as an internal point of contact for all accounts queries. You will also manage the accounts inbox responding to queries from suppliers, operations and the wider business and ensuring invoices are processed on time. 

This role is suitable for someone who's AAT qualified or has just graduated, or someone who is working towards an accounting qualification. Experience in a production company is advantageous but not necessary. What's key is someone with the right attitude, an interest in the production environment and a willingness to learn in a fast paced environment.

 

Responsibilities

Carrying out day to day finance and accounting operations as directed by the FD Accurately code and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracyReconcile supplier statements and address discrepanciesPayment runs (including supplier, VAT, PAYE, payroll)Set up new supplier and client codes and follow correct administrative proceduresMaintain the approval matrix for invoices (ApprovalMax)Preparation of month end reconciliationsPreparation of bank reconciliationsProcessing month end journalsAssist the FD in the weekly, monthly and quarterly processesManage the accounts email address and respond to enquiries as efficientlyGeneral departmental administration

 

Knowledge, skills and experience

Thorough knowledge of the purchase to pay processUnderstanding of the basics of accountingAccuracy and eye for detailGreat interpersonal skills and strong organisational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to relay information to non finance teams clearly Discretion and diligenceMotivated and proactively reports back to line manager as appropriateA conscientious, methodical and meticulous approach to your dutiesFluency with Excel (required) and Quickbooks (advantageous)AAT qualified, or a recent graduate looking for their first role

 

How to apply

If you're passionate about supporting teams across the finance function we’d love to hear from you. Please email us with the subject line ‘Finance Assistant’’ at to the email address found via the 'apply' button, and include the following:

Your CVA two paragraph cover note explaining why this is the role for you

Please note this role is only open to those who are eligible to work in the UK. 

Flexible working arrangements and options will be discussed at the interview stage. 

 

Interview process

You will hear from us within 4 weeks of the application deadline regarding the outcome of your application. 

Stages

Stage 1 - Screening call 

Stage 2 - Interview with finance director and member of the operations team

We aim to conduct interviews in the first 2 weeks of May. 

 

Benefits

11.5 days of holiday, plus Bank Holidays+ 3 days’ company closure between Christmas and New YearA day off for your birthday Reset/Mental Health days Volunteering daysWork From Anywhere allowance (for eligible roles)Enhanced equal parental leave and pay (16 weeks)Enhanced neonatal leave and payPrivate health insuranceWellbeing/Mental Health SupportLife insurance and Income Protection CoverSeason ticket loanCycle to work schemeHybrid working / flexible hoursEmployee Assistance Programme

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that diverse voices are essential to creating compelling podcasts. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce, and every day, we choose to be inclusive with our actions and words. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the industry, such as women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, other minorities, and people with disabilities. We look forward to hearing from you.  

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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