Trainee Finance Assistant
Trainee Finance Assistant
Do you want the chance to work for one of the best film schools in the world?
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Finance Assistant to join the busy Finance team at the National Film & Television School (NFTS).
The Trainee position is an opportunity to gain training and hands-on experience over an 18 month period in all aspects of the Accounts function within school. You will be trained in purchase ledger, sales ledger and financial and management accounting.
You will need to hold a GCSE grade of D and above in English and Maths. This role would be suitable for someone with a passion for the film, TV and games industries.
To apply please complete our application form and return it to or by post to HR Department, NFTS, Station Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LG.
Closing date: 9th July 2017
Interviews will be held week commencing 17th July 2017
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Finance Assistant Trainee
Responsible to: Finance Manager
The Trainee position is an opportunity to gain training and hands-on experience over an 18 month period in all aspects of the Accounts function within the National Film & Television School (NFTS). Key areas of the Finance Department and you will be exposed to are :-
Purchase Ledger
The Purchase ledger function arranges payment to external companies, visiting tutors and contractors for goods and services supplied to the School. Working with the Purchase Ledger Controller, activities you will gain exposure to:
- Setting up new Supplier accounts in the Finance system
- Creating & issuing purchase orders
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Reconciling and following up on outstanding cash floats
Sales Ledger
The Sales ledger function deals with all payments to the School. This may include payments from our students to settle their tuition fees, grant payments from government bodies and payment from companies to provide students with scholarships and bursaries. Working with the Credit Controller, activities you will gain exposure to: -
- Raising Sales invoices in the Finance System
- Recording and allocation of payments to the relevant Sales Accounts
- Contacting Debtors and students for overdue payments
Financial and Management Accounts
The Financial Reporting function provides reports and analysis to the School, budget-holders and external bodies including industry partners, government funders and regulatory bodies. Working with the Head of Financial Reporting & Projects and his team, activities you will gain exposure to: -
- Journal creation and posting
- Data analysis & reconciliations
- Budget creation and consultation
- Report writing
Day to day duties
As an integral member of the Finance team there are a number of duties which you will be responsible for on a day-to-day basis. These include:
- Monitoring and responding to emails and post coming into the Finance Office
- Reconciliation of the School’s Bar and pool table takings
- Taking student and staff payments for Chiltern Rail tickets
- Keeping the filing system up to date and organised
Person Specification:
A team player who is organised, energetic, flexible and with the ability to multi task within a fast pace and busy department.
A basic understanding of Microsoft systems; experience of MS Excel and MS Outlook (or similar) would be an advantage.
A GCSE grade of D and above in English and Maths
A passion for the film, TV and games industries, and a desire to assist students in their studies.
Keen to progress in a Finance career