Finance Assistant

Posted:
12/9/2024, 4:10:32 AM

Location(s):
England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Remote

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

Filmbankmedia, a Joint Venture of Warner Bros., Sony Pictures and NT Digital Partners based in London, is a leader in Non-Theatrical content distribution internationally. Filmbankmedia distributes both blockbuster Feature Films as well as award winning episodic TV content to a variety of commercial markets.

The Finance Assistant supports the Finance team with aspects of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Your Role Accountabilities…

  • Allocation of payments in accordance with customer remittances into accounting system and resolving payment related queries.
  • Liaising with suppliers & resolving queries.
  • Performing procedural supplier checks.
  • Code & send invoices for approval.
  • Assist in the monthly distribution of royalties to licensors.
  • Credit card statement reconciliation.
  • Assist in approval and checking of T&E claims.
  • Assist in sending payment reminders/ statements of accounts/ Box Office Returns to customers.
  • Submission of monthly ONS revenue figures
  • Cheque handling/ filing
  • General finance administration tasks
  • Assist in preparation and review of costs areas for the annual budget.
  • Assist with preparation of materials required for annual audits.
  • Ad-hoc finance queries and projects.

Qualifications & Experience…

  • Finance experience.
  • Working with commercial and non-commercial stakeholders.
  • Responsible, organised and proactive.
  • High degree of numeracy with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong Microsoft office skills, in particular good knowledge of MS Excel.
  • Excellent time management in a time pressured environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.