Assistant Accountant

Our client is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their close-knit finance team in central London.

Full Job Description

Are you ready to advance your accounting career in the vibrant music industry?

Our client is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their close-knit finance team in central London. If you hold an Accounting/Finance degree, are pursuing ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, or have experience as an AAT trainee, they’d love to hear from you!

Our client empowers independent labels, distributors, and rights-holders globally, representing tens of thousands of labels and hundreds of thousands of artists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Accounts Payable using advanced AI character recognition technology
• Conduct weekly bank reconciliations and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure accurate posting and management of expense creditors/accounts payable
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and generate invoices
• Manage petty cash and staff expenses
• Assist with general accounting tasks and month-end reporting
• Investigate budget vs. actual variances
• Support the Finance team with ad hoc projects

What They’re Looking For:

• Experience with accounting software (preferably Sage and Sage Intelligence)
• Proficiency in multicurrency transactions (USD/EUR/GBP)
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical confidence
• Strong time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• A passion for music and supporting independent artists
• Tech-savvy, ideally with experience in AI character recognition
• Exposure to music and royalties management is a plus

If you’re a self-driven, dedicated individual who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, apply now to help shape the future of independent music with our client!