Rise Job Board | Molinare - Accounts Payable Assistant

Molinare Creative Group has over 50 years of experience, providing creative excellence to the film, TV, games, and commercial communities. The Molinare Creative Group is home to Notorious DIT, Molinare TV & Film, Voice, Sound Warriors and Pip Studios. We provide an end-to-end solution to our clients, including dailies and DIT services, offline services, full creative post-production, QC, mastering, foley, sound design, field records, casting, ADR, voice over, performance capture and localisation.

Boasting a multi-award-winning team of creatives, the sharpest minds in technology and an unparalleled team of producers, we bring filmmakers' stories to life. With state-of-the-art facilities in Central London, Bedfordshire and Reading, we strive to constantly stay on the cutting edge of technology, collaborating with fellow disruptors to enable the creatives to stay creative.

Job Purpose/Summary:

The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for supporting the finance team in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records. This role encompasses a variety of financial tasks, including the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting. The Financial Assistant will oversee expense management, particularly the month-end reconciliation of prepaid card systems and the execution of weekly payment runs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the budgeting and forecasting process by gathering and analysing financial data.

• Expense Management: Oversee the management and month-end reconciliation of the prepaid cards systems the company has in place. Also responsible for the preparation and execution of weekly payment runs

• Systems improvement: Help maintain and improve the current systems in place, communicating with key stakeholders to help improve processes across the business.

• Accounts Payable: Manage the accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices.

• Reconciliations: Perform bank and ledger reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records.

• Audit Preparation: Assist in the preparation of internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.

• Financial Analysis: Provide insightful financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic planning.

• Ad Hoc Projects: Participate in various ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required.

• Financial Documentation: Ensuring all financial documentation is accurately maintained and readily accessible for auditing and reference purposes.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Education: A qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is essential. A degree or professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is highly desirable.

• Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the media industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Sage 200 Preferable) Experience with media industry-specific financial systems is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and learn new skills as required.

Company Values: What do we believe in at Molinare:

• Teamwork - Our best projects are born when we share our skills and experience with each other.

• Passion - We treat every project with the respect and time that it deserves.
• Expertise - By embracing our creative background, we take the risks that allow us to aim higher.
• Talent – We nurture talent to grow and do something meaningful at Molinare, which raises the bar for all of us.
• Inclusion – We all grow better professions and better people by working with different backgrounds, cultures and thinking styles.

We are committed to accessible hiring practices to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates. As part of our dedication to inclusivity, we welcome applicants to inform us if any amendments or accommodations are needed during the interview process to support their application. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us, and we are happy to make any necessary arrangements to facilitate your interview experience.