Handle are proud to be working alongside a leading Accountancy Practice in their search for a Client Accountant. Specialising in working with Music and Entertainment clients, this new position will be responsible for the accounting and bookkeeping for a number of high-profile artists, musicians and bands and work on behalf of record labels, artist management companies, publishers, and charities.
Being responsible for the management and development of a team of trainee accountants, this key position will work on the front line of one of the most exciting sectors around. Suitable for a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified accountant the duties will include but not be limited to be below:
Joint responsibility for supervising and developing a team of trainees and bookkeepers.
Client-facing, managing a portfolio of 20+ clients (music artists, artist management companies, charities etc.) and their business entities.
Overseeing day-to-day business management and accountancy for client portfolio, including all aspects of financial and personal affairs
Overseeing all bookkeeping for clients; ensuring that accounts are prepared accurately to trial balance.
Reviewing quarterly VAT returns.
Review of monthly and year end payroll including form P11D.
Overseas VAT mitigation and working to recover foreign VAT.
Review royalty accounting, producer statements and prepare royalty analyses
Preparation of financial information, including detailed variance analysis, and the preparation of net asset statements including for high-net-worth individuals.
US quarterly tax and management account reporting
Working closely with the Accounts & Tax Department, providing them with the necessary information to prepare year end accounts & tax returns.
Business administration matters such as managing bank accounts, processing payments runs on behalf of clients.
Overseeing touring activities for all clients, including tour reporting, budgeting and variance analysis in various currencies.
Representing the firm at music industry events.
The suitable candidate will have the below:
ACA or ACCA qualified
Must have at least 5 years' experience in an accountancy practice firm.
Experience of an accounting system such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or, ideally, Twinfield
Previous experience with media clients would be preferable.
A passion for the Music sector is essential for this role! You will be a frequent gig goer and have a good knowledge and understanding of the industry and its workings.
This a chance to work with some of the leading players in the Music today and forge a career in company well established and hugely respected within the music world.
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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.
