Finance Assistant - Talent Agency

Finance Assistant - Talent Agency

Location: London | Hybrid

Salary: £28k - £34k DOE

Our client is looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join their team and support the day-to-day financial operations of the agency.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, creative environment where finance plays a vital role in supporting our talent, management teams and commercial partnerships

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Senior Finance Manager with daily finance operations and administrative duties.
• Use Xero to maintain accurate financial records and produce analytical reports.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including processing commission invoices and credit notes.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Prepare and complete UK and US vendor forms as required.
• Produce and maintain debt reports for individual Talent Managers.
• Manage the finance inbox, responding to queries from vendors, clients and internal teams.
• Collate financial information for external accountants to support VAT return preparation.
• Assist with weekly payment runs and provide cover during the Senior Finance Manager’s absence.
• Liaise with UK and US teams to support and improve finance processes and procedures.
• Assist with general office operations, including purchases, maintenance and supplier management.
• Coordinate with external vendors regarding office utilities, equipment and services.
• Maintain office supplies, documentation and general administrative records.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc administrative tasks and day-to-day office requirements.
• Take a proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, contributing to the agency’s all-hands-on-deck working environment.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Good understanding of the entertainment, talent management and media industries.
• Previous bookkeeping experience; AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification desirable.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures.
• Experience using accounting software, preferably Xero.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.

SUMO are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender. As an employment agency, SUMO are fully committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all (both internally and on behalf of our clients).

Thank you for your interest in the above vacancy. Please note - due to the high volume of CVs & applications we receive, we can't always get back to everyone, although we do try our best!