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Finance Assistant

Birmingham Hybrid 2-5 yrs exp Broadcast Media Production and Distribution 8,952 employees
Financial SupportMonth-End ProcessesBudgetingForecastingCost Analysis
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Requirements

Applicants must be part-qualified accountants with strong Excel skills and the ability to adapt to new financial systems. They should be able to travel between regional locations and demonstrate good communication, organization, initiative, attention to detail, enthusiasm for learning, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Job Description



Workplace: Bristol, London or Birmingham (Hybrid working)

Finance Assistant

ITV Regional News

The role

In this role, you will work closely with the Regional Finance Manager and Senior Finance Business Partner to provide finance and admin support to ITV News. You will perform month-end tasks and help oversee budgets and monitor headcount. You will fulfil general finance activities to support the finance team on an ad-hoc basis as required.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the accurate and timely provision of financial support for ITV Regional News
  • To offer financial support as required by the Regional Finance Manager and the business
  • Provide admin support to the Senior Finance Business Partner
  • Assist with the Budget / Forecast process as required
  • Prepare detailed cost analysis of key cost drivers
  • Assist in preparing News Monthly Reporting and Budget Packs
  • Raise purchase orders, freelance contracts/staff overtime payments
  • Assist the Regional Finance Manager in ad hoc project work as required
  • Coordinate gathering of Environmental data for ITV Environmental reporting including data required for Albert certification

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

  • Part-qualified accountant
  • Strong Excel skills 
  • Capable of adapting to new financial systems
  • Ability to travel and work with ITV News regions in different geographical locations 

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

  • Good communication skills
  • Well organised and proactive with strong attention to detail
  • Enthusiastic and willing to learn
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do at ITV, and we want to ensure we reflect our audience both on screen and in our workforce. ITV is for Everyone, and we encourage applications from Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people and People of Colour to apply for this role. 

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Skills

Financial SupportMonth-End ProcessesBudgetingForecastingCost AnalysisFinancial ReportingPurchase Order ProcessingExcelFinancial SystemsAdministrative SupportCommunicationOrganizationAttention To DetailDeadline ManagementEnvironmental ReportingAlbert Certification

About ITV

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK. Our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution. But what might surprise you is the culture of our company. Because even though we make a big impact we know the small things matter. We make sure every voice is heard, every person is seen. When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

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