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Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment.

Our diverse team of over 270 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing top-level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, primetime documentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.

In 2023, Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY.

It’s co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-time Broadcast Best Places to Work.

The Role:  

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy finance team.

The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for processing supplier invoices, staff expenses, and payments accurately and efficiently.

Working closely with the AP Team Leader, Manager, and wider finance team, this role helps ensure the smooth running of the company’s payables function.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organised, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy and creative production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Processing

• Accurately enter supplier invoices and credit notes into the accounting system, ensuring correct coding and authorisation.
• Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Process staff and freelance expense claims, ensuring VAT receipts and approvals are complete.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and support the processing of ad hoc payments.
• Maintain supplier records, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.

Reconciliation & Month-End Support

• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure all payments are correctly reflected in the ledger.
• Support the AP Manager and Team Leader during month-end close, including supplier account reviews and applications.

Supplier & Internal Liaison

• Act as a first point of contact for supplier queries, ensuring prompt and professional resolution.
• Build strong relationships with production, procurement, and finance teams to ensure smooth processing of invoices and payments.
• Support communication with internal departments to obtain approvals and resolve coding issues.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure all transactions comply with company policies, VAT legislation, and internal controls.
• Assist in maintaining process documentation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency or automation within the AP process.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of the Accounts Payable process.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in high-volume processing environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, reconciliations, and reporting).
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems — familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an advantage.
• Understanding of UK VAT rules and expense compliance.

Experience & Attributes

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance assistant role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive, methodical, and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with suppliers and colleagues.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Working Days:

Monday to Friday. 4:1 (x1 day working from home)

Whisper offers the option of flexitime hours subject to department requirements.

Location:

The base for this position will be Kew, London.

Start/End:

ASAP on a permanent position

Salary:

Based on experience

Application Closing:

Friday 20^th February 2026

How to apply:

Please upload your CV and tell us in your own way why you are the right person for the role here.