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Contract type: Part-time, permanent contractWorking pattern: 2.5 days/18.75 hours per weekLocation: Holborn, in office - flexible working arrangements availableStart date: ASAPSalary/rate:  £26-32k full-time equivalent, dependent on experience, prorated to 18.75 hours per week.Application deadline: Monday 29th April 2024, 9am Novel are looking for a part time finance assistant to join our team. As a key member of our Finance team, you will be instrumental in supporting the finance director and keeping the department running efficiently and smoothly, while supporting the business. This is a varied role in a thriving audio production company where you will be working primarily across processing of supplier invoices and staff expenses, payment runs but also including basic bookkeeping, month end reconciliations and ad hoc reporting. There will also be other ad hoc tasks as required. We operate a hybrid working mode and you’ll be in the office 1 to 2 days a week using your interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills, acting as an internal point of contact for all accounts queries. You will also manage the accounts inbox responding to queries from suppliers, operations and the wider business and ensuring invoices are processed on time. This role is suitable for someone who's AAT qualified or has just graduated, or someone who is working towards an accounting qualification. Experience in a production company is advantageous but not necessary. What's key is someone with the right attitude, an interest in the production environment and a willingness to learn in a fast paced environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Carrying out day to day finance and accounting operations as directed by the FD </li><li>Accurately code and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and address discrepancies</li><li>Payment runs (including supplier, VAT, PAYE, payroll)</li><li>Set up new supplier and client codes and follow correct administrative procedures</li><li>Maintain the approval matrix for invoices (ApprovalMax)</li><li>Preparation of month end reconciliations</li><li>Preparation of bank reconciliations</li><li>Processing month end journals</li><li>Assist the FD in the weekly, monthly and quarterly processes</li><li>Manage the accounts email address and respond to enquiries as efficiently</li><li>General departmental administration</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Thorough knowledge of the purchase to pay process</li><li>Understanding of the basics of accounting</li><li>Accuracy and eye for detail</li><li>Great interpersonal skills and strong organisational skills </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to relay information to non finance teams clearly </li><li>Discretion and diligence</li><li>Motivated and proactively reports back to line manager as appropriate</li><li>A conscientious, methodical and meticulous approach to your duties</li><li>Fluency with Excel (required) and Quickbooks (advantageous)</li><li>AAT qualified, or a recent graduate looking for their first role</li></ul> How to applyIf you're passionate about supporting teams across the finance function we’d love to hear from you. Please email us with the subject line ‘Finance Assistant’’ at to the email address found via the 'apply' button, and include the following:<ul><li>Your CV</li><li>A two paragraph cover note explaining why this is the role for you</li></ul>Please note this role is only open to those who are eligible to work in the UK. Flexible working arrangements and options will be discussed at the interview stage.  Interview processYou will hear from us within 4 weeks of the application deadline regarding the outcome of your application. StagesStage 1 - Screening call Stage 2 - Interview with finance director and member of the operations teamWe aim to conduct interviews in the first 2 weeks of May.  Benefits<ul><li>11.5 days of holiday, plus Bank Holidays</li><li>+ 3 days’ company closure between Christmas and New Year</li><li>A day off for your birthday </li><li>Reset/Mental Health days </li><li>Volunteering days</li><li>Work From Anywhere allowance (for eligible roles)</li><li>Enhanced equal parental leave and pay (16 weeks)</li><li>Enhanced neonatal leave and pay</li><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Wellbeing/Mental Health Support</li><li>Life insurance and Income Protection Cover</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Hybrid working / flexible hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul> We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that diverse voices are essential to creating compelling podcasts. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce, and every day, we choose to be inclusive with our actions and words. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the industry, such as women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, other minorities, and people with disabilities. We look forward to hearing from you.  Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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