Financial Accountant

Posted 08 April 2025
Salary £185.00 - £240.00 per day
LocationLondon
Job type Temporary
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceJE/77712141_1744129789

Job description

Our Client a Film & Entertainment business seeks an experienced Financial Accountant to join the business on a temporary basis, initially 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.