Finance Assistant - TV Production
Leading independent television and media production company, dedicated to creating impactful factual content for UK, US, and international broadcasters are looking for a strong Finance Assistant to join their team.
Role Overview
As Finance Assistant, you'll play a key role within our central finance team. You'll be primarily responsible for the smooth and accurate payment of suppliers across all productions and company activity, while also supporting core bookkeeping, accounts receivable, and treasury functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts payable
* Manage the flow of production purchase invoices: check approvals, post into Xero, ensure accurate coding, and update weekly production cost monitors.
* Prepare and process payment runs (weekly and monthly), including freelancer (Ltd Co. and Sch D) payments via Coutts online banking.
* Set up new supplier accounts and liaise with suppliers and production teams.
* Reconcile Xero to Excel cost monitors monthly to ensure accurate forward planning and forecasting.
Accounts receivable
* Generate and issue sales invoices in Xero (primarily production funding), ensuring timely receipt of funds per contract terms.
* Maintain and update weekly sales invoice tracking for the Managing Director.
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