We are working with a International Arts and entertainment business that produce and licence a well known musician.
They are looking for an assistant accountant to join their business and is a great role for a part-qualified accountant to gain a broad understanding of the theatre industry as well as being responsible for key finance processes and a key finance contact for the business.
Responsible for the timely and accurate collection, processing and reporting of income as well as the accounts payable function.
Assist with month end management accounts preparation, administrative services as well as cash reconciliation.
Analysing and explaining key movements and variances in subsidiary income gross margin variances.
support the Royalties Manager with first class production and stock & amateur royalty accounting.
This role is responsible for paying out royalties in relation to licences and productions and dealing with all related queries.
Essential knowledge, skills and abilities:
Part qualified accountant e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA;
Experience with credit control and sales ledger activities;
Experience with managing purchase ledger activities;
Strong Microsoft skills especially Excel;
Communications skills and experience of dealing with senior individuals;
Ability to interpret and present complex financial information to non-finance professionals;
Previous experience of management information reporting and analytical skills;
Continuous evaluation of financial processes and systems to make recommendations for improvements and efficiencies;
Main finance contact for key business stakeholders and royalty holders ;
Ability to collaborate closely with colleagues within the finance team and be a team player.
Desirable knowledge, skills and abilities:
Previous experience of royalty processing and royalty accounting;
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics accounting system preferred;
Knowledge of royalty systems - Music Maestro;
An interest in the theatre and the arts and/or previous work experience in an arts or entertainment environment.
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.
