Finance Assistant at The Channel Company

About the Role 

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support our finance team in the UK for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will play a key part in month-end close processes and accounts receivable operations across multiple international entities (UK, Spain, Australia).  

What You’ll Do 

Month-End Support: 

• Prepare and post monthly prepayment journals. 

• Process and reconcile corporate credit card transactions. 

• Perform bank reconciliations for UK, Spain, and Australia. 

• Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate monthly depreciation. 

• Review and validate VAT postings for Accounts Payable. 

• Assist with intercompany recharge calculations and postings. 

Accounts Receivable: 

• Complete and submit new client/vendor onboarding forms. 

• Proactively chase outstanding client debt and maintain debtor records. 

• Allocate incoming bank receipts to client accounts accurately. 

• Investigate and resolve client account queries in a timely manner. 

• Lead weekly debtors meetings and update the collections forecast to support cashflow planning. 

• Review VAT postings for Accounts Receivable to ensure compliance. 

What you will offer:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role, ideally in an international environment. 

• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and month-end processes. 

• Proficient in Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, SAP, or similar). 

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. 

• Strong communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external clients. 

• Experience in a media, marketing, or professional services environment is a plus. 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. 

What’s on offer: 

• 35 hours of work per week 

• Generous Holiday package + National bank holidays 

• Opportunity to join a growing business with lots of opportunities to influence. 

• 100% Remote working available.  

• Temporary International Remote Working Opportunities 

• Life assurance scheme 

• Employee referral scheme 

• A tailored training and induction plan - we want you to succeed! 

• Regular recognition rewards - be recognised and rewarded for day-to-day actions where you go above and beyond, and consistently deliver 

• Volunteering days 

• The opportunity to work within a globally diverse team 

• The opportunity to learn new skills in an ever-changing and adaptable business