GALENT are recruiting for an exciting opportunity suitable for an experienced Assistant Accountant within the media production industry based in Central London.
Environment and benefits / general selling points
You will be supporting a stable finance team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, working alongside experienced senior finance professionals, including a CFO and FD with strong media backgrounds. This role offers clear opportunities to develop your career into a Management Accountant position. The company provides study support, pension, private health options, bonus potential (5-10%), life insurance, and 25 days holiday, 3 days hybrid in the office.
You will:
- Manage core finance duties, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), bank reconciliations, cash flow, and expense management.
- Support the production of monthly management accounts and VAT submissions.
- Assist with onboarding, payroll setup, and general office administration.
- Work closely with senior leadership to reconcile job actuals and streamline processes.
The ideal Assistant Accountant will possess the following attributes/skills:
- Solid understanding of AP/AR, reconciliations, and expenses.
- Confidence to hit the ground running with transactional accounting.
- An active CIMA/ACCA studier who is ambitious and eager to progress.
- Previous experience in the media or TV production industry is desirable.
- Familiarity with Xero accounting software is a plus.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing, well-funded production company with a global presence. You will benefit from a dynamic, collaborative environment, exposure to exciting projects, and the chance to learn from a highly experienced finance leadership team.
If your background matches the above, please do not hesitate to apply at your soonest convenience.
We look forward to hearing from you!
