Do you have at least one year of accounts experience in a practice environment?
Are you looking for an interesting, varied role with a twist?
We are working with a leading West End accountancy firm specializing in the music industry, and they are looking for a junior to join their tour accounting team.
This position offers the chance to work with high-profile musicians and bands, managing the finances of their tours. Additionally, it includes a study package!
You will need to be a confident communicator, eager to learn, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The role:
- Daily review of bank accounts and cash flows for various clients, setting up approved bank payments.
- Raising and posting sales invoices for upcoming shows, reviewing the debtors list, and assisting with collections.
- Reviewing contracts to ensure correct payments are made and received.
- Maintaining and reconciling the purchase ledger, including liaising for payment authorizations.
- Posting and reconciling bank account and tour float transactions.
- Liaising with record labels for tour support requests and backend reporting.
- Preparing VAT returns.
- Posting credit card transactions and reconciling statements.
The person:
- Previous experience as an accounts assistant (minimum 12 months).
- Looking to commence or already studying towards an accountancy qualification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine interest in music.
- Great attention to detail, organized, and willing to learn.
- Experience with Sage 50 and/or Xero is an advantage.
- Comfortable using Excel.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.