We are seeking a proficient and personable Finance Assistant who will report directly into the Financial Controllers and play a crucial role in supporting the finance activities for Creative Artists Agency. The role has a wide range of responsibilities and will require someone who can work accurately and to tight deadlines.

Main responsibilities to include:
• Preparation of month end journals, month end audit files and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of revenue invoices and supporting the financial controllers in the correct recognition of revenue.
• Review of customer ageing and chasing of overdue collections.
• Ensuring timeliness, accuracy and completeness of transaction processing into the financial system- Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Performing a first review of employee expenses on Concur by ensuring the correct documentation is provided and the cost is within Company policy.
• Assist in preparation of calculations, analyses and reports as requested by the Financial Controllers or Finance Director (UK & International).
• Assist the Financial Controllers or Finance Director (UK & International) in ad-hoc projects.
• Assist with year-end group audit, and play a key part in local UK statutory audits for all CAA companies by preparing documentation and supporting schedules.
• Creation of new suppliers on the financial system – Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Checking and confirmation of new vendor bank details.
• Process and review supplier invoices for payment as part of scheduled payment runs.
• Ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of transaction processing into the financial system.
• Manage and maintain filing of AP invoices in SharePoint/OneDrive.
• Reviewing credit card statement to ensure all expenses submitted – following up with employees to ensure all credit card expenses are submitted.
• Prepare weekly payment lists to process payment runs through the bank.
• Prepare AP payment journals in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for approval by the Financial Controller.

• Must have some basic accounting qualifications (e.g., AAT level 4 or ACCA Applied Knowledge) or equivalent work experience. Minimum Diploma/AAT Qualification with at least 2 years finance/accounting experience.
• Must have a high level of attention to detail and great organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as the role involves dealing with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to be a team player with a conscientious and motivated attitude.
• Knowledge of Excel.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 useful, but training will be given.
• An interest in football would be useful but is not a requirement.