Accounts Receivable Assistant - Touring

Accounts Receivable Assistant- Touring Hybrid-working Central London

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a leading company in the music merchandising industry. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various finance functions, including Retail, Touring, and E-commerce accounting. As a key team member, you’ll work closely with multiple departments to support the financial operations of these diverse business areas.

Why work for them:
Our client fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, where the team is made up of diverse individuals who work together to achieve success. They prioritize a fun, approachable culture that encourages strong relationships and teamwork at all levels. Experience working on tours and exposure to touring accounts is essential to ensure smooth financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up new customer accounts and verify details
• Conduct credit checks for new clients
• Generate and distribute customer statements
• Chase outstanding payments and resolve any related queries
• Reconcile bank accounts on a weekly basis
• Address and resolve customer inquiries efficiently
• Review, post, and dispatch draft retail invoices to customers
• Create and manage contra reports for select customers
• Reconcile and post quarterly contra balances
• Support the Tour Accountant with processing tour sales sheets during peak periods
• Handle band comps and process sales to the band
• Perform stock reconciliations and make necessary adjustments
• Manage tour recharge invoices
• Process invoices and credit notes for e-commerce
• Send invoices to customers promptly
• Reconcile stock and make necessary adjustments

About You

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Prior experience in an Accounts Receivable role
• Hands-on experience with touring accounts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive with a problem-solving mindset

Desirable Skills:

• Basic accounting qualifications (AAT or early stages of CIMA/ACCA)
• Experience with Xero
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
• Experience posting accounting journals
• Knowledge of the music merchandising industry is a plus

If you're looking to join a dynamic team in the music industry and expand your accounting experience across diverse business sectors, we want to hear from you!