Accounts Assistant | Entertainment Industry

Assistant Assistant | Creative & Entertainment IndustrySoho, London (4 days office / 1 day WFH)£30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)ASAP StartA leading name within the creative and entertainment industry is seeking a Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a diligent and detail-oriented finance professional to develop their career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that champions creativity and collaboration.You’ll be joining a supportive team of experienced finance professionals and play a key role in the smooth running of both client and internal accounting processes. This role would suit someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders, and has a genuine interest in the media, talent, or entertainment sectors.The RoleWorking closely with the Finance Manager, you’ll assist across all aspects of financial operations, from bookkeeping and reconciliations to client invoicing and payment processing.Key responsibilities include:Supporting the finance team with daily operations and general accounting tasksAssisting with client payment allocations, royalty statements, and weekly pay runsManaging client and commission invoicing, VAT invoicing, and debtor follow-upLiaising with internal teams, agents, and clients on finance queriesMaintaining accurate bookkeeping in Xero and processing supplier invoices via DextReconciling staff credit card transactions and preparing expense analysesSupporting the preparation of VAT returns, management accounts, and forecastsProviding administrative support to ensure smooth department operationsAbout YouMinimum 3 years’ experience in a finance or bookkeeping roleWorking towards or AAT qualified (or equivalent)Confident using Xero (experience with Tagmin is a plus, but not essential)Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlinesStrong communication skills with a proactive, team-oriented approachInterest in working within a creative, talent-focused environment