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Finance Assistant

London
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This is a fantastic role for anyone with a few years of experience working in a financial or accounting position ready to take the next step in their career.

Join one of Europe’s leading film and TV studios, working alongside the Accounting and Business Affairs Departments to gain valuable insights into the business and industry operations.

THE COMPANY

Our Client constantly delivers several film and television packages for their audiences. Their strong reputation and market knowledge enables them to produce several successful projects.

THE ROLE

As a Finance Assistant, you will take a hands-on role in various projects, gaining invaluable experience while collaborating with a skilled and knowledgeable team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Processing and issuing invoices for both sales, suppliers and any staff expenses
  • Maintain the company sales ledger
  • Organise and process balance sheets, income statements and other management account reports under the supervision of the Accounting team
  • Assisting with the preparation of payroll
  • Reconciling the company’s numerous bank accounts
  • Provide key assistance to the preparation of project and corporate financial analysis and reconciliations
  • Provide ad hoc assistance to the wider team on various additional financial projects.

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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme

PwC·London, UK
£35,000/yr

Why you're a good match

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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Why you're a good match

You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

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THE PERSON

A natural with numbers, the candidate will have a clear interest in pursuing a career in finance long-term, ideally with visible steps already taken to allow for this. A passion for cinema and a strong interest in the entertainment industry is also desirable, with previous experience working with a wider team in a fast paced, numbers-driven environment. Experience with software like Xero accounts software is highly beneficial and it is important that you are able to prioritise and complete multiple tasks while maintaining focus on the broader goals.

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  • Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
  • We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

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Skills

Finance
Accounting
Invoicing
Sales Ledger
Balance Sheets
Income Statements
Payroll
Bank Reconciliation
Financial Analysis
Team Collaboration
Xero Software
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Cinema
Entertainment Industry

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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