Financial Accountant

Posted 17 June 2025
Salary £240.00 - £280.00 per day + Hybrid Working
LocationLondon
Job type Temporary
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceJE/77712563_1750156616

Job description

Our Client a TV & Production Organisations seeks an experienced Financial Accountant to join the business on a temporary basis, 2-3 days per week. The Financial Accountant would be a "hands on" individual who has previous experience in the film/entertainment industry, scripted background. This position would suit a candidate who is qualified by experience, has the drive and energy to look at process and streamline.
Duties of the Financial Accountant include:

  • Month end for subsidiary businesses

  • Implementing process and procedures to streamline the accountancy function

  • Assist with the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

  • Production accounting and recharges

  • Banking

  • Bank reconciliations

  • Support cash-flow forecasting by providing accurate reconciled balances.

  • Monthly management accounts and commentary

  • Producing events weekly comparisons (Actual vs forecast results)

  • Processing of relevant journals for month end accounts preparation

  • Processing invoices & expenses

  • Month end reporting

  • Submission and support for VAT returns

  • Supporting the Finance Director with ad hoc tasks and production of general financial information


Requirements of the Financial Accountant include:

  • Film/Drama accountancy background.

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Highly organised

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Qualified by experience.

  • Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central is advantageous however not essential.