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Assistant Accountant - Music - London

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 6 months ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Elisha Demeester
  • Contact Email: elisha.demeester@handle.co.uk
  • Start Date: asap
  • Expiry Date: 24 February 2024
  • Job Ref: BH - 002501202300

Are you an Assistant Accountant with a keen interest in the music and entertainment industry?

One of the worlds leading music publishers are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team and support the Group Financial Accountant in the delivery of all aspects of the accounts receivable function along with being a key support with the month end processes and journals.

An ideal candidate should have proven experience in a commercial environment at a similar level, along with excellent excel and communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Processing customer invoices.

  • Posting cash receipts daily; including cheque, bacs, and credit cards.

  • Producing weekly aged debt report, circulating to departmental teams, and carrying out weekly/fortnightly meetings to discuss and resolve issues.

  • Liaising with customers over collections to ensure receipts are allocated correctly.

  • Working with publishing staff over receipts and billing.

  • Chasing clients for outstanding debts following credit control process and policy.

  • Responding to queries.

  • Assisting with the annual audit.

  • Monthly review of Aged Debtors with Group Financial Accountant.

  • Book-keeping, monthly management accounting and other financial administration.

  • Provide cover on the Accounts Payable process.

  • Other duties and projects as required by the Group Financial Accountant.

SKILLS:

  • Secondary Education

  • Proven experience in the commercial environment at a similar level.

  • Experience in a Music Publisher would be an advantage but not essential.

  • Experience in AR essential, and AP an advantage

  • Excel, Microsoft Office, knowledge of Net-Suite an advantage but not essential

  • Reliable

  • Good communication skills

  • Personable and flexible approach.

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