Job Description: Accounts Associate
Location: Shepperton Studios, Shepperton
Sara Putt Associates is the leading independent UK agency for film and TV heads of department and crew.
We require an Accounts Associate to run our busy Accounts team. Training will be provided, however a background in accounts would be desirable and an understanding of pivot tables and MS Excel is preferable. Having a good knowledge of production accounting and other accounting software would also be beneficial.
The role will be varied and interesting, involving managing invoicing on behalf of our clients. Other tasks will include liaising with both Film & TV industry production accounts offices, answering phone and email queries.
Ideal candidates should possess the following qualities and experience:
- Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal)
- Collaborative and supportive team player who enjoys working within a small team.
- Highly organised and able to prioritise and juggle competing demands.
- Strong work ethic
- Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Poses strong IT skills for data entry and spreadsheet software/pivot tables.
- Commitment to helping us build a diverse and inclusive industry.
Information on the role
- Issuing weekly invoices for clients to productions via our database- TAGMIN
- Answering client queries
- Issuing two payment runs a week to our clients.
- Tracking client commission and updating monthly budgets
- Entering invoices in Xero Accounts and maintaining records of invoices.
Terms of Employment
- Full time (Monday-Friday) 9.00am-5.00pm with possibility of wfh 1 day per week
- This is a wheelchair accessible, office-based role at Shepperton Studios
- Initial 3-month trial
- Salary TBC on experience
- Bonus scheme tbc
- Career progression within accounts department
- Medical insurance and Pension contribution after a 3-month trial period
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Training provided.
- Please send CVs and cover letters to applicants@saraputt.co.uk