Senior Accountants Assistant - Talent Management in London - Handle Recruitment

Handle Recruitment are working in partnership with a globally recognised player in the entertainment industry in their search for a senior accounts assistant. Working across the Music, TV and Film departments this all round accounting role will be responsible for providing accurate and timely accounting information to assist in day-to-day processes for the Music, TV and Film clients.

Suitable for an experience accountant from within the entertainment sector, this role will sit within a well established finance function and will include the below responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing contracts, schedules and bookings for accuracy and compliance when submitted to the finance system.
• Preparing and delivering buyer invoices when requested by agent's or their assistants.
• Tracking, allocating and chasing invoice payments for clients.
• Preparing daily bank reconciliations for the client bank accounts.
• Money In (importing bank receipts to cash receipt register)
• Match and apply cash receipts to payment lines on booking reports
• Preparing and reviewing client commission invoices and statements
• Preparing commission / booking fee invoices for Music department.
• Handle agent/client/manager / accountant queries regarding cash receipts, invoicing, and client payments.
• Reviewing and withholding taxes for all non UK clients
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the accounting teams when required.
• Escalate issues, as needed with the FC
• Request and help implement process improvements where necessary

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a similar role within media would be preferred.
• Experience of accounting, including bank reconciliations and multi currency transactions.
• Experience with Excel and Outlook.
• Conscientious worker with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent critical thinking and a pro-active attitude/takes ownership of their role
• Friendly and personable manner and able to liaise with confidence in dealings with agents, promoters and artist business managers.
• Ability to work under multiple tight deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills when dealing with both internal and external
• stakeholders.
• Ability to develop business relationships with individuals globally, at all levels.
• Ability to remain highly discreet with personal and confidential information.

This is a fantastic and progressive accounts position working with some of the best talent in the entertainment sector! Apply now!

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.