Sales and Finance Assistant

Location: Glasgow
Contract: 21 hours/week (ideally over 3 days, 9.30-5.30 with an hour for lunch - but some flexibility is possible), initial 6-month contract
Salary: £13.50/hour (based on a 35-hour FTE of £24,570)
Deadline: 12th June 2026


About Conic

Conic is an independent UK and Ireland film distributor working with bold, distinctive films from both emerging and established filmmakers. We release across theatrical, home entertainment and digital platforms, collaborating closely with filmmakers, sales agents, exhibitors and partners to bring great cinema to audiences. We are a small, dynamic team, and this role offers hands-on involvement across the commercial life of a film, from sales administration to financial reporting, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in film distribution.

The role

We are seeking a Sales and Finance Assistant to support our sales, distribution and finance operations. This is a detail-oriented, organisational role that sits at the heart of the company, supporting revenue tracking, invoicing, reporting and day‑to‑day sales administration across theatrical and non‑theatrical releases.

The role is well suited to someone with a strong interest in independent film, excellent numerical and organisational skills, and a desire to gain a broad understanding of how films are released and monetised in the UK and Ireland.

Key responsibilities

Sales & distribution support

  • Assist with the administration of theatrical, non-theatrical and digital sales across the UK and Ireland

  • Take incoming booking requests and arrange screening materials

  • Use our internal booking system to track bookings

  • Liaise with exhibitors and partners regarding bookings, settlements and materials

  • Support budget tracking for projects and releases

Finance & Accounting Support

  • Contact cinemas for box office returns

  • Raise sales invoices and ensure timely billing

  • Track incoming payments and flag discrepancies or overdue accounts

  • Support quarterly and annual reporting

  • Help manage purchase orders, cost tracking and expense reporting per title

General and administrative

  • Maintain organised financial and sales records

  • Support funding applications and delivery of financial information as required

  • Provide general administrative support to the distribution team

  • Ad-hoc tasks supporting film releases as needed

Skills and experience

Essential

  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

  • Confident working with numbers, spreadsheets and financial data

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines

  • Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets and standard office software – ideally you’ll love a spreadsheet!

  • A genuine interest in film, cinema and the independent sector

Desirable

  • Previous experience in film distribution, exhibition, sales, or a related media role

  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles or bookkeeping

  • Previous experience of accounting software (Quickbooks)

  • Business or finance-related degree or other qualifications

What we offer

  • Hands-on experience across the commercial and financial side of independent film distribution

  • Exposure to the full release lifecycle of UK & Irish film releases

  • A collaborative, supportive working environment in our central Glasgow office

  • Opportunities for growth and increased responsibility over time

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short covering letter to jobs@conic.film explaining why you’re right for the role and why you’re interested in working for Conic.

Conic is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently under‑represented in the film industry. We consider all applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or caring responsibilities.

Our office is wheelchair accessible. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate where possible.