Overview
Working with a fun, fast paced and dynamic team you will undertake day to day support for an exciting portfolio of clients within the music/entertainment sectors. Typical client base includes; Recording Artists, Touring Artists, Songwriters, Music Producers, Artist Managers, Booking Agents, Recording Studios, Record Labels, Music Publishers, Music Merchandisers, Creative Design Agents, Authors, Actors, Social Media & TV Presenters.
Key Responsibilities
* Creating and maintaining royalty accounts
* Preparation, review and completion of royalty statements
* Review and analysis of contracts
* Facilitating the payment of royalties to artists and other recipients in a timely manner
* Researching historical royalty payments in response to client queries
* Assist on any other royalties projects as and where needed
Business Management
* To undertake day to day bookkeeping and business management for a portfolio of clients
* Assist with the handling of the portfolio’s financial and personal affairs, whilst meeting the needs and client’s expectations
* Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments
* Completing and filing of client VAT Returns and EC sales lists
* Identifying issues and resolving
* Liaising directly with clients and suppliers on queries to ensure timely completion and a professional manner
* Providing credit control services for client portfolio
* Preparing client cash flow reports and forecasting
* Tour accounting including preparing reports for tour support, 360 commission and other reports in respect of mitigating withholding taxes
* Preparing monthly management accounts
* Dealing with financial paperwork and responding to HMRC queries
* Settlement of all client invoices and tax liabilities to meet deadlines
* Preparation of UK Certificates of Residence, A1’s and international withholding tax forms
* Direct client facing role that requires a confident and professional approach to client servicing
* Knowledge of Payroll and Pensions required as Business Manager would need to liaise with the client on a monthly basis to ascertain changes needed
Your Experience
* Prior experience working within an environment servicing music and entertainment clients
* Previous experience with software packages including Quick Books and Xero are a bonus
* AAT qualified and/or suitable/relevant book-keeping/business management experience
* Knowledge of VAT rules, Accounts, Tax, Payroll and Royalties desirable
* Royalties analysis
* Strong attention to detail
* Highly organised
* An excellent self-starter that demonstrates initiative but also a team player who has the ability and desire to support other members of the team
* Confident approach to client communications
* Takes responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work, with a clear understanding of what and when to flag issues or gather further information on queries from colleagues or the client directly
Additional Information
* Outstanding progression opportunities
* Company Pension Scheme
* Highly social environment
* Access to client gigs/events
Please apply online or contact Thomas for more information on this exciting new career opportunity.
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