Senior Finance Assistant - Media
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 4129 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (44% match). If the code is right — and Handle Recruitment is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
We're partnering with a leading culture, fashion & entertainment media business, to recruit a senior finance assistant to join their collaborative finance team. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance operations across AP, AR and cash management, while supporting month-end and driving process improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including management of finance inboxes
- Raise sales invoices, manage credit control and support cash collection
- Oversee the processing of high-volume purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding, project allocation and payment terms
- Support weekly payment runs and daily bank postings
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and project cash flow reporting
- Complete month-end tasks including debtor and creditor reporting, reconciliations and bank reconciliations
- Process staff expenses, company credit cards and Pleo reconciliations
- Manage supplier and customer on-boarding, including company registration and VAT validation
- Support the annual audit by preparing schedules and responding to queries
- Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and controls
- Provide support across the wider finance function as required
Requirements
- 3-4+ years' finance experience in a hands-on Finance Manager or Senior Finance Assistant role
- Experience using Sage Intacct or a similar ERP system such as NetSuite, SAP or Workday
- Previous experience within a multi-entity or multi-site business
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Proactive, personable and confident working independently and with stakeholders across the business
- Media, creative or agency experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Handle Recruitment holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 4129 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.