Accounts Payable Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Opportunity

Accounts Payable Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Company

Banijay UK

Location

Shepherds Bush, London

Company

Banijay stands as the largest international content producer and distributor; home to over 120 production companies across 22 territories, and a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 88,000 hours of original standout programming.

A collective of creative entrepreneurs, the group represents some of the biggest global brands including Big Brother, Peaky Blinders, MasterChef, Ambulance, Last One Laughing, Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr, Half Man, SAS Rogue Heroes, Unchosen, House of Guiness, Pointless and Deal or No Deal among others. Imagining and delivering high-quality multi-genre IP that was born locally and travels globally, the business offers the best stories told the best way.

Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and commercial acumen, the company, launched in 2008, operates under the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Marco Bassetti.

The company announced the successful completion of the merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media this month, creating a leading global media and entertainment powerhouse.

Job Purpose

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Accounts Payable team within a fast-paced, exciting media business.

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time while building strong relationships through professional and friendly communication with suppliers. Working as part of a busy, collaborative team, you'll gain valuable hands-on finance experience, managing a high volume of invoices and developing skills that will set you up for a successful career in finance.

This fixed-term opportunity is ideal for someone who is organised, has great attention to detail, is eager to learn, and enjoys working in a sociable environment. You'll be joining a company with a fantastic culture, regular social events, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

Duties

• Daily posting and allocations of invoices (on to PMI accounts system)
• Weekly BACS runs
• Fortnightly creditor account reconciliations
• Review and cleanup of the creditor ledgers with Payables Manager
• Post down fortnightly bank rec items
• General ad-hoc duties

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic Excel and IT skills
• Experience using Finance system PMI is desirable but not essential

• Excellent communication skills and ability to create working relationships at all levels

• Ability to cope in a busy work environment

• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively
• Attention to detail
• Proactive with enthusiasm to learn
• Reliable and hard working

Reporting To

Payables Manager

Contract Type

Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

Hours

9:30am – 6:00pm (3 days working from Head Office in Shepherds Bush)

Date Posted

17th July 2026

Deadline

23rd July 2026

Banijay People Contact

[email protected]

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