Finance Assistant

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Job description

Our client is one of the UK's leading animation, games and VFX schools, supplying the industry with studio-ready talent. Their courses are designed and delivered with industry experts within a welcoming, close-knit and successful community.

Their world-class industry partners include Industrial Light & Magic, Creative Assembly, Framestore, The Mill, DNEG,Milk VFX, State of Play, Blue Zoo, Atomhawk and MPC. Through their close partnership with Epic Games, they were the first Unreal Authorized Training Center in the UK and are an Unreal Engine Academic Partner.

Approved and endorsed internationally as a Rookies and Houdini certified school, they offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses. They have worked on award-winning TV series Stranger Things, Obi-Wan-Kenobi or Oscar and BAFTA nominated films such as Avengers: Endgame, Barbie, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Batman, Top Gun: Maverick and bestselling games like Assasin s Creed, Uncharted 2 and Forza Horizon.

They are seeking an organised and proactive Finance Assistant to join their team. This part-time role (4 days a week) will support the Finance Manager with day-to-day financial operations, including processing transactions, managing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with month-end and year-end tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices, payments, and expense claims
• Raise sales invoices and chase outstanding debts
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with cash flow reports
• Support VAT and tax compliance
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist in audits

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous finance experience, ideally in accounts payable/receivable
• Strong numerical skills and proficiency in Excel (Xero experience is a plus)
• Attention to detail, organised, and a team player
• Experience in higher education or a PE-backed SME is advantageous

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