Finance Assistant - London, N1C 4AG

Finance Assistant - London, N1C 4AG, United Kingdom

The Department

The UK Finance team is a central function within UMPG, acting as a trusted partner to the business. We are responsible for delivering insightful analysis, robust financial planning, and commercial support that helps guide strategic decisions across the organisation.

Working cross-functionally with senior leaders, A&R, Business Affairs, Sync and Administration teams, the finance team ensures our investments in artists and songwriters are underpinned by sound data, agile planning and informed forecasting. Collaboration, curiosity and integrity are at the heart of what we do.

The Role

Seeking candidates with an accounting background, that have a passion for working with numbers and Excel. As a Finance Assistant, you will primarily assist with invoices, expense claims and accruals. This role would also include support with ad hoc projects, ideal for someone seeking variety in their next opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Digital/New Media Revenues:

• Update and maintain cashbook of receipts

• Raise invoices, input and post journals as required

• Preparation of SAP General Ledger reconciliations

• Assist in standard and ad hoc analysis across all digital revenues and cashflows

Recording Costs:

• Coding of purchase orders and invoices using the in-house purchase order system

• Creation and Maintenance of SAP projects

• Input and posting journals to SAP General Ledger

• Preparation of SAP General Ledger reconciliation

• Assist in standard and ad hoc analysis of recording costs

Royalty Report Preparation:

• Preparation of standard suite of royalty reports using the in-house royalty systems

• Preparation of ad hoc royalty and deal reports as required

Provide General Finance Assistance:

• Assist in testing and implementation of new system and process developments

• Assist with the annual SOX compliance programme

• Finance Dept Administration

• General and Audit assistance as required

Skills and Experience Required

Must Have

• CIMA/ACCA foundation level student (or looking to commence studies)

• Experience in a finance role or other relevant experience in a music / entertainment company

• Highly organised

• Excellent communicator at all levels / across all departments

• Strong Excel skills with experience of updating & preparing reports

• Proven Team Player

Nice to Have

• Degree educated or equivalent

• Experience of updating & preparing financial reports in excel

• Knowledge of SAP or equivalent systems

• Experience of invoice coding, accounts payable/receivable

• Media industry experience