Finance Assistant

About VMI:

VMI is an award-winning agency, now a part of Journey, producing stunning visual imagery, animations, and virtual reality experiences that enthrall and engage viewers. We fully immerse ourselves in understanding our customers’ motivations and translating them into something effective that is elegant, beautiful, and truly different. Our mission is to create disruptive and exciting customer experiences through technology that evoke real emotion and impact.

Growing at pace, we have an amazing team of dedicated professionals with a strong culture built around doing great work and having fun whilst doing it.  We have bold ambitions for 2025 and are looking for a talented Finance Assistant to help us grow.

If you are a motivated individual passionate about providing finance support to our growing finance team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team's success.

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a growing and innovative organisation, where you can develop and advance your career in financial management and accounting.

In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting efficient financial operations. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of financial functions, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to continuous process improvements in a fast-paced, creative environment.

We are seeking a well-rounded professional who is comfortable managing day-to-day transactions, financial reporting, and ad hoc tasks, while also eager to take on new challenges and grow within the business.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including invoice processing and credit control.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Support month-end closing processes, including journal entries and fixed asset management.
• Support payroll processing (prior experience highly preferred but not essential).
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, quarterly VAT returns, and compliance reporting.
• Contribute to the implementation and optimisation of financial systems and processes.
• Provide support during statutory audits, ensuring timely preparation of required documentation.
• Assist in revenue recognition and cash flow tracking.
• Help maintain and improve business platforms, including financial software and reporting tools.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and contribute insights to support business decision-making.

About You:

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, ambitious finance professional looking to expand their career in a dynamic and creative environment. You thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to develop a well-rounded skill set across accounting, financial operations, and business processes. With a proactive mindset and a keen eye for accuracy, you are ready to take on new challenges and contribute to the success of a growing organisation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Studying towards or part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Payroll experience highly desired but not required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial software (NetSuite experience is a plus but not required).
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with an eagerness to learn and grow.

About Journey: