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Finance Assistant - Music

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 9 days ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Andrew Stevens
  • Contact Email: andrew.stevens@handle.co.uk
  • Expiry Date: 27 March 2026
  • Job Ref: BBBH113151

Handle Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a dynamic, London-based music merchandising company in their search for an Accounts Assistant.

Operating across touring, retail, licensing, e-commerce and custom supply throughout the UK and Europe, this fast-paced and growing business is looking for a proactive finance professional to support the Finance Manager in the day-to-day running of the finance function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career in finance within an exciting and creative industry.

The Role

The Accounts Assistant will support across a broad range of finance duties, including but not limited to:

  • Matching invoices to purchase orders and ensuring accurate coding

  • Processing purchase and sales invoices

  • Reconciling purchase ledger entries to supplier statements

  • Chasing overdue debtors

  • Setting monthly exchange rates

  • Matching EU import documentation to invoicing

  • Posting journals

  • Processing staff expenses

  • Assisting with year-end preparation

  • Supporting with ad-hoc financial tasks as required

About You

We're looking for someone organised, detail-oriented and eager to grow within a supportive finance team.

You will have:

  • Intermediate Excel skills (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs)

  • QuickBooks knowledge (advantageous but not essential)

  • Multi-currency experience

  • Strong attention to accuracy and detail

  • The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

  • A positive, proactive attitude

  • A genuine eagerness to learn and develop new skills

What's on Offer

  • A varied role within an exciting music merchandising business

  • Exposure to UK and European finance operations

  • AAT study support for the right candidate

  • Office-based role in London, with potential for hybrid working in the future

If you're looking to develop your finance career in a vibrant and growing company, we'd love to hear from you.


Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.