Finance Assistant (Part Time, 3 days per week) FTC

Overview

YouView is a TV software provider that utilises set top boxes, streaming pucks and Smart TVs to create the YouView User Experience. YouView’s TV experience is powered by our reliable, resilient, and secure cloud backend, and our unique firmware allows us to control media playback, security and lower-level components. Our platform delivers variety and convenience by combining On Demand with live TV through an integrated editorial lens, which means our users get the best rich and relevant TV content across both free and pay services.

YouView has proudly collaborated with Everyone TV to introduce Freely, a ground-breaking streaming service that is set to revolutionise free TV in the UK. Launched in April 2024, Freely offers users a seamless experience by providing a single access point to stream live and on-demand content from all major UK broadcasters, eliminating the hassle of app-switching.

We are thrilled to serve as the technology partner to ETV in bringing to market a TV experience that will enable millions of UK households to discover and enjoy the best of free TV on the next generation of leading Smart TVs. Our collaboration with ETV aligns with their mission of ensuring the universality of public-service television is sustained into the future. Moreover, it contributes to ensuring that the broadcasting landscape remains as competitive, creative, and inclusive as it is today.

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join us on a part time basis for an initial 6 month fixed term contract. 

We would look for the individual to come into the office 1 day per week (this is normally on a Wednesday with the whole team)

Essential Skills & Experience

We require the successful candidates to have had prior experience working with Sage 200. 

Responsibilities as follows:

1. Accounts payable and receivable
2. Familiarity with the month end process within Sage – uploading journals, reconciliations etc.
3. Preparing BACS runs and payments from Sage 200
4. Experience with preparing and uploading quarterly VAT submissions
5. Bank reconciliations
6. Maintenance of the current cashflow tracker
7. A self-starter as they will either be working from handover notes or will have to shadow the Finance Manager and be able to pick up on their own. 
8. A good communicator – essential as they will be speaking to people within the business and undertaking credit control

Interview Process

1. First stage interview (Competency & Values, Task Based Interview)
2. Meet & Greet 

We are committed to making our selection process accessible to everyone. If you need adjustments please contact [email protected]

Offer to Interview Scheme:

Applicants who apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and meet the ‘minimum criteria’ for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone who wishes to make an application.

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At YouView, we are committed to creating a work environment where every colleague feels safe and comfortable being their authentic self, while also experiencing a strong sense of belonging that enables everyone to thrive.

We place great value on building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees, inspiring innovation, and helping us to realise our vision and have a positive impact on society.  

YouView is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse team of exceptional individuals. We are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognise that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger.

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, neurodivergent or disability status and it is our strong belief that the more inclusive we are as a business, the better our work will be.

Please advise our team of any support you may require throughout your applicant journey.