Handle are proud to be working with a B Corp agency that focus on Artist Talent Management across Music and Entertainment.

Working in a finance team of 6, they are on the hunt for a Finance Assistant with a can-do attitude to join their friendly creative team.

Person specifications:

If you have worked in Talent, Entertainment or music and have a good foundation with a minimum of 1-2 year's experience in accounts payable, bank reconciliations, payments and invoices, please apply below!

Hybrid set up

This is a hybrid role, 3 days int he office and 2 days working from home and study support is available after successfully passing probation.

Salary:27-28K

Key Responsibilities:

Generating and Issuing Invoices: Create and send invoices using finance software (Wrike Project Management, Xero and Arrange It), ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.

Managing Credit Control: Monitor outstanding invoices, follow up on overdue payments, and use assertiveness to ensure timely collections.
Payment Reconciliation: Reconcile payments in accounting software Xero, ensuring accuracy and understanding the impact on bookkeeping.
Processing Client Payments and Remittances: Arrange client payments, process remittances, and ensure proper documentation.
Supporting Senior Finance Staff: Assist the Finance Director and other senior team members with ad-hoc finance tasks as needed.
Collaboration with Internal and External Teams: Collaborative working with the in-house finance and legal teams, as well as the company's external accountants, to ensure smooth financial operations.
General Finance Administration: Handle general administrative tasks for the finance team, maintaining organisation and supporting daily functions.
Conducting Due Diligence: Perform basic due diligence on business transactions to support risk management efforts.
Promoting Professional Standards: Encourage professionalism, accuracy, and probity within finance operations.
Providing Coverage for Team Members: Step in to cover tasks and responsibilities for finance colleagues during periods of leave.
Record-Keeping and Compliance: Maintain organised and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Process Improvement: Contribute to the improvement of finance-related tools, systems, and processes, such as automated workflows, reconciliation procedures, and reporting templates.
Vendor Relations: Communicate with external vendors and stakeholders, managing invoicing enquiries, clarifications, and payment follow-ups as needed.

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.