Accounts Assistant

KennedyPearce are working with a leading media agency hiring a newly created Junior Accountant role focusing on TV and Speakers. This position will be focused on various accounting tasks and will be responsible for providing accurate, timely accounting information to assist in day-to-day processes for TV (Scripted and Non Scripted) and Speaker clients. This is a perfect opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment.

This role will be hybrid and will offer study support.

Responsibilities as Accounts Assistant

• Reviewing TV and Speakers contracts, schedules and bookings for accuracy and compliance when submitted to the finance system.
• Preparing and delivering buyer invoices on AX when requested by agent's or their assistants.
• Tracking, allocating and chasing invoice payments for TV and Speakers clients.
• Preparing daily bank reconciliations for the client trust bank accounts.
• Match and apply cash receipts to payment lines on booking reports (i.e., cash receipt application) for TV and Speakers clients.
• Preparing and reviewing client commission invoices and statements for the TV and Speakers departments.
• Handle agent/client/manager/trust accountant queries regarding cash receipts, invoicing and client payments.
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Music and TV Trust Accounts team.
• Communicate and feedback to management regularly on the developing TV and Speakers department processes.
• Request and help implement process improvements where necessary to further develop processes as these departments grow further

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience within the TV or similar industry
• Pro active candidate and good knowledge of bank reconciliations and multi currency
• friendly and personable