Accounting & Business Manager - Music Shape the Financial Success of Leading Music Industry Clients Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for the music industry and a talent for building trusted client relationships? Our client are seeking an Accounting & Business Manager to lead the delivery of specialist business management services to a portfolio of high-profile music clients. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with strategic advisory work, supporting artists, talent, management teams and music-related businesses through every stage of their financial journey. You'll take ownership of a growing and commercially valuable client portfolio while leading a team of talented accounting professionals. Acting as a trusted adviser, you'll provide financial insight, operational guidance and commercial support in a fast-paced and dynamic sector. The Opportunity As Accounting & Business Manager, you will oversee the delivery of comprehensive business management services, ensuring the highest standards of technical accuracy, compliance and client service. You'll play a key leadership role, managing client relationships, driving team performance and contributing to the continued growth of the music division. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with high-profile clients on a variety of specialist matters including tour accounting, budgeting, VAT, financial reporting, contracts and wider commercial considerations. Key Responsibilities Client Portfolio Management Manage a portfolio of music industry clients, acting as their primary point of contact. Build trusted, long-term relationships with artists, talent representatives and music businesses. Provide proactive financial, operational and strategic advice. Lead discussions regarding scope of work, service delivery and fees. Identify opportunities to enhance client service and support business growth. Technical Accounting & Advisory Review and oversee the preparation of management accounts, year-end files, VAT returns and tour accounts. Ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance across all client deliverables. Provide guidance on complex accounting and compliance matters. Liaise with external specialists, including royalty consultants and international tax advisers where required. Maintain strong technical knowledge and ensure best practice across the team. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals. Conduct regular one-to-ones, coaching sessions and performance reviews. Support career development and succession planning within the team. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement. Operational Excellence Oversee workflow management, resource planning and delivery timelines. Drive process improvements and efficiencies through effective use of systems and technology. Monitor key performance metrics and ensure delivery against team objectives. Identify and resolve operational challenges before they impact service delivery. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with colleagues across specialist service areas. Contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives. Build strong internal relationships to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Represent the business professionally with clients, advisers and industry contacts. About You We're looking for a commercially minded and client-focused accounting professional who thrives in a relationship-driven environment. Experience Significant experience within accounting and business services, including several years in a management role. Proven experience managing a client portfolio and delivering high-quality advisory services. Experience working with clients within the music, entertainment, media or creative sectors is highly desirable. Demonstrable experience leading and developing teams. Skills Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking. Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills. Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise at senior levels. Strong organisational and project management capabilities. Ability to manage complex and high-profile client engagements. A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. Qualifications ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent). Significant post-qualification experience. 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.