Full job descriptionWe’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join a growing media business. This is a hands-on role within a lean finance team, combining high-volume transaction processing with project accounting and cost allocation across a busy portfolio of shows and departments.


Responsibilities:
Transaction Processing & Reconciliations
*Process high-volume invoices, expenses and card transactions accurately
*Code and reconcile transactions using Moss and other finance systems
*Complete monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Project & Department Accounting
*Track and allocate costs across projects, shows and departments
*Ensure costs are coded accurately and support project-level reporting
*Work with producers and department heads to resolve queries
Invoicing & Month-End
*Raise sales invoices and monitor outstanding balances
*Support the Finance Manager with month-end close
Stakeholder & Process Support
*Handle day-to-day finance queries from internal stakeholders and suppliers
*Support ad hoc finance projects and identify opportunities to improve and automate processes




Requirements:
Essential
*2+ years’ experience in a high-volume finance role, ideally across Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or AP
*Strong experience with project or department-based accounting, including cost allocation and tracking
*Experience using project accounting software, such as Sage 200 or similar
*Experience with AP or spend-management systems such as Moss, Pleo, Spendesk or Ramp
*Strong Excel and general systems skills
*Excellent attention to detail with a proactive, organised approach
*Confident communicator, comfortable working with internal stakeholders and resolving queries
Desirable
*Part-qualified or actively studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
*Experience within media, entertainment, production or another project-based environment
*Interest in AI, automation and improving finance processes
*Previous experience using Moss








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