Persephonica is one of the UKs leading podcast production companies. We are known for creating premium, habit-forming podcasts fronted by the world’s biggest talent, including Miss Me?, Dua Lipas Book Club, Political Currency and Dig It.
You will be joining a supportive team that values our producers and finance assistants as much as the huge names we work with in front of the microphone. We are committed to diversifying the audio industry, particularly by supporting people from lower-income backgrounds.
The Role
We’re looking for a part time Finance Assistant based at our Sheffield HQ.
You will be expected to manage the accounts inbox (accounts payable and receivable), and maintain bookkeeping in Xero on a weekly basis to facilitate answering ad hoc financial queries from Management. You will work closely with producers to track financial performance of individual shows, to ensure they stay within budget. There will also be some project-work in Xero such as working with our Finance Consultant to re‑design the chart of accounts to better serve the business’ analytical requirements.
This role is suited to someone looking for flexibility when it comes to working time/hours, being a 3‑day a week position that could be worked as 3 days, or spread as reduced hours across 4 or 5 days. We expect you to attend the Sheffield office on at least 2 days of the week, as we maintain a collaborative office culture and would love for you to be a part of it. There is potential for quick career progression given our exciting growth and a desire to bring more of our finance function in‑house.
Key Responsibilities:
* Implement all accounts procedures; record sales and purchase invoices, record income and perform bank reconciliations in Xero.
* Maintain customer and supplier records in Xero.
* Maintain and update other financial records in Xero, including data entry for expenses and receipts.
* Administer the ‘Accounts’ email inbox.
* Prepare monthly management accounts from Xero, and work with our Finance Consultant to provide commentary regarding any areas you think Senior Management should be aware of.
* Support budgeting and forecasting by collecting, preparing, and validating financial data.
* Maintain an ongoing line of communication with the production teams re show KPIs, and participate in a weekly check‑in meeting with producers and Management to track show budgets.
* Collaborate with external accountants for the preparation of VAT returns, payroll support and statutory year‑end accounts.
* Ad‑hoc Xero and other finance‑related projects.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Previous experience working within a finance team, and ideally progressing with AAT qualifications or equivalent.
* Proficiency with Xero (essential).
* Confident with Excel.
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships.
* Flexible and collaborative approach, suited to a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
To apply, please email hello@persephonica.com with the subject FINANCE ASSISTANT. It will be helpful to read a short cover note as to why you are the best person for the role. We’d also like to see your CV.
You must have the right to work full‑time in the UK.
Please ensure that you meet the requirements before applying - only applications which do will be considered. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are afraid that we are unable to reply to candidates who have not been shortlisted.
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