Accounts Assistant Apprentice AAT Level 2

Job description
Tinopolis Group is an international TV production and distribution powerhouse with businesses based in the UK and US. The group portfolio spans 12 content production companies across all genres - from big scale entertainment and award-winning factual to critically acclaimed drama and ground-breaking live sports coverage. Tinopolis is one of the largest independent television suppliers in the UK, catering for all the major UK broadcasters and digital players.

The Role

We’re looking for a Accounts Assistant to join us on a permanent basis in our office in Hammersmith. If are you are hardworking, dedicated and willing to learn the ins and outs of accounting, then this may be the role for you.

This position will be based initially full-time in our office in Hammersmith (for training etc.) and move to a hybrid working pattern afterwards with 1 day working from home.

Day to Day work
• Manage AP inbox’s
• Matching and processing high volume and multi-currency purchase invoices into the accounting system Invoices in accordance with IR35 and auto enrolment rules.
• Work with production staff to resolve delivery or price variances that come up during the matching process and with supplier external queries.
• Assist with reconciliation of supplier statements, following up on invoice queries and alerting S+V accountants of any areas of concern.
• Full start to finish payment run process via BACS, Same Day and International Payments.
• for invoices sending out remittances and filing invoices once paid.
• Posting a full range of journals such as VAT reversal Journals
• Dealing with freelancer payment queries in a professional and courteous manner by order of priority. Both on the telephone and e-mail and via Teams
• Dealing with internal queries on payments and invoices in a professional manner.
• Manage a set payment run for staff expenses.
• Process per diems’ payments
• Assist and deal with audit queries at financial half year and year-end.
• Drawdown working with Excel use of Pivot Tables & Vlookups
• Cover Freelancer inbox when required.
• Month End schedule preparation
• Ensure reminder emails are sent to production for.
• Preparing the Italy Audit monthly.
• Ad hoc tasks as and when necessary

Qualifications
• Five good GCSE grades including Maths and English at grade 4/c or above
• AAT Level 2 qualified

Desired Skills

Good communication and organisational skills are vital to succeed as an Apprentice. You will need the ability to manage a varied workload working as part of a team while also having the ability to use your own initiative, and be passionate about delivering the best service possible .
• Previous accounting experience
• Word and Excel skills
• Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
• Excellent organisation skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent attention to details skills
• Excellent communicator
• Able to work individually or as part of a team
• Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
• Thirst for knowledge and self motivated

Career development

Tinopolis Group are committed to supporting with CPD and progression within the company where suitable opportunities arise.

Training Provided

The Level 3 Assistant Accounting Apprenticeship gives you the theory and on-the-job training to make you an asset in any organisation. With an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification you’ll gain the practical experience and knowledge to pursue accountancy as a career. You’ll become a skilled professional with the A-Level-equivalent certification employers want.
• Qualification – AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
• Learning style – live online training, online content and coaching
• Duration – typically 15 to 18 months
• Level 2 Functional Skills maths
• Level 2 Functional Skills English

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: £16,770.00 per year

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
• Why are you looking to complete an apprenticeship?

Work Location: In person