WHO WE ARE
Big Sky Studios, part of the OLG Group, is the UK’s leading full-service creative content campus, trusted by the world's leading brands and creative community to conceptualise, host, produce and deliver all aspects of their content and storytelling needs in a vibrant and dynamic environment.
Renowned for customer service, Big Sky works closely with the fashion, beauty, entertainment, automotive and F&B industries offering a unique range of premium facilities, services and expertise to enable and create 360 content. This ranges from advertising campaigns, elevated ecommerce, social, gaming, editorial, film, TV and theatre production, alongside in person and virtual activations such as events, experiences and exhibitions.
Based in central London, Big Sky comprises 15 studios and stages, spanning 75,000 sq ft over 5 different sites offering traditional white coves, green screens, blank canvases, virtual production suites with green screen and LED walls alongside a unique rooftop studio with undisturbed London Skyline views. To enable our spaces, we offer in-house services of lighting, digital, catering, set-build and post-production, alongside a full-service ecom and social content agency.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Accounts Assistant will have a key responsibility to support the Finance team processing purchase invoices and other expense-related transactions. The role will also be responsible for bank and sales invoicing reconciliations, ensuring that all documents are processed in line with company policies.
There are lots of opportunities in this role to get involved in different projects and initiatives that are being developed if the individual wants to develop their skill set further.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
This is a perfect entry-level opportunity for someone:
● Eager to learn and grow within a dynamic creative business
● Looking to gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation in finance
● Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
● Ready to take initiative and contribute to exciting projects across departments
REPORTING
The role will report to the Finance Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Processing Sales Invoices, make sure the correct cost centre and chargeable area are used
● Managing accounts receivable, ageing reports, liaising with clients for payment due and monitoring outstanding balance
● Credit control, chasing client overdue accounts via emails and phone calls
● Posting client payments and reconciling client deposit accounts
● Post the client card receipts and provide the payment link to the client
● Resolving Client billing queries
● Manage Freelancer invoices via Dext and set up payment to the freelancer
● Managing and organising the accounts mailbox
● Posting and reconciling the company credit card transactions
● Daily client payment received, bank reconciliation
● Assisting with the month-end task, Revenue reconciliation and Prepayments
SKILLS
● Xero accounting, Dext
● Intermediate MS Excel skills.
● Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Excellent presentation skills.
● Forensic attention to detail.
● Proactive analytical attitude.
● Strong team player.
EXPERIENCE
● A minimum of 1 years of accountancy experience.
● Experience of working in a KPI driven environment.
● Experience of working in a volume / yield business.
● Experience of working in a creative, fast growing business.
● Working knowledge of Xero or similar.
As an equal opportunities employer, Big Sky is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
* London N7 9QH