GALENT are recruiting for a Finance Assistant opportunity suitable for an up-and-coming finance professional within the media and digital sector, based in London.
This role is a key position within the Commercial and International Finance team, supporting the Digital and IP function. The successful candidate will assist with the accurate processing of digital revenues, royalties, and financial reporting, while working closely with senior finance stakeholders and shared services teams.
Environment, Benefits & Selling Points
This role offers a salary of £30,000 alongside hybrid and personalised working arrangements. You will benefit from full study support after probation, including exam fees and up to 12 days’ study leave per year. The position provides the opportunity to join a well-established organisation within the media sector, with exposure to digital revenues, royalties, and international operations. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team that promotes a strong learning and development culture, offering a clear pathway for long-term career progression.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing actuals for digital revenue and ensuring signed contracts and statements are received
* Recording sales, retransmission income, format fees, and royalties in SAP and internal systems
* Reviewing and processing monthly interdivisional royalties
* Posting accrual journals and completing monthly reconciliations
* Raising purchase orders and monitoring invoices through to payment
* Preparing and issuing invoices in line with contractual terms
* Supporting intercompany reconciliations and shared service centre queries
* Responding to queries from territories and income providers
* Preparing simple and ad hoc business analysis and reports
* Assisting during budgeting and forecasting periods
* Supporting audit queries and documentation
* Completing general administrative and ad hoc finance tasks
* Identifying opportunities for process improvement
The Ideal Candidate
* Good understanding of accounting principles, ideally with a degree or relevant qualification
* 1–3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting environment (including placement years)
* Strong Excel skills
* Interest in the media and digital sector
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Proactive and self-motivated approach
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
* Desire to study towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
* SAP or systems experience (desirable)
Why Join This Organisation?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join a growing and well-regarded media organisation at an early stage of their career.
You will gain exposure to complex digital revenue streams, international finance operations, and commercial reporting, while benefiting from structured training, full study support, and long-term progression opportunities.
Application
If your background matches the above and you are looking to develop your career within a dynamic media environment, please apply at your earliest convenience.
We look forward to hearing from you