We have a fantastic opportunity for a senior accountant to join a Global full-service merchandise company for music & entertainment as their first UK finance Manager, while they are established in the US, they are building out the UK entity, with support from finance consultant and external accountants.
There will be an opportunity to build this team so its an exciting time to join them scale up.
They provide merchandise for some of the biggest artists in the industry including Dolly Parton, Deftones, Alice In Chains, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, and more.
London based team. This position reports to the US Controller and assists in the accurate preparation of invoices, artist royalty statements, touring P&Ls and VAT returns.
Key responsibilities
Manage AR and AP functions, including reconciling bills against POs, issuing client invoices
Monthly reconciliation of Bank and PayPal accounts
Track and tabulate expenses tying to tour settlements
Work closely with members of the touring department to close tours at their conclusion & create Tour P&Ls
Timely filing and payment of VAT returns (across multiple European countries as needed)
Monitor and pay tour reps for expense reports weekly
Work with US-based accounting team to process all ecommerce royalty statements related to UK business
Inventory Management within financial software
Assist with audits as needed
Track and order office supplies
Manage day-to-day financials for the property, including paying rent, utilities, logging expenses etc.
Requirements:
Accounting qualification or upwards of 5 years accounting experience
Tour or music industry related experience preferred
Advanced proficiency in excel
Ability to discern critical details from a range of data
Experience in XERO, NetSuite and/or other Oracle products a plus
Ability to learn new POS and network systems
Excellent Customer Service skills
Desire to work in a creative environment
Willingness to own a crucial piece of the account operations
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.
