Finance Manager - Music
23 days ago
London
Finance Manager - Music \n Our client is a global merchandise and brand management business working with some of the world's most recognised artists and entertainment brands. With a reputation for creativity, innovation, and commercial success, the company delivers merchandise solutions across touring, ecommerce, retail, and licensing channels. \n They are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join their London-based team. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finances of the UK operation while supporting royalty accounting, touring finances, VAT compliance, and financial reporting. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Track and reconcile tour-related expenses and settlements.\n, • Work closely with the Touring Department to close tours and prepare accurate Tour Profit & Loss statements.\n, • Prepare, file, and manage VAT returns, including multiple European jurisdictions where required.\n, • Review, monitor, and process tour representative expense reports on a weekly basis.\n, • Collaborate with the wider accounting team to process ecommerce royalty statements relating to UK business operations.\n, • Manage inventory records within the financial software system.\n, • Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, including reconciling supplier invoices against purchase orders and issuing client invoices.\n, • Perform monthly reconciliations of bank and PayPal accounts.\n, • Assist with internal and external audits as required.\n, • Oversee office financial administration, including rent, utilities, expenses, and office supply procurement.\n, • Support the wider finance function with ad hoc accounting and reporting duties.\n\n About You \n You will be a proactive finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, creative environment and takes ownership of your responsibilities. \n Requirements: \n\n • Recognised accounting qualification or a minimum of 5 years' accounting experience.\n, • Previous experience within the music, entertainment, touring, or live events industry is highly essesntial\n, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.\n, • Strong analytical abilities with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Experience with Xero, NetSuite, Oracle products, or similar accounting systems is advantageous.\n, • Ability to quickly learn new POS and network systems.\n, • Excellent communication and customer service skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n, • Enthusiasm for working within a creative and dynamic business environment.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Opportunity to work within a global music and entertainment business.\n, • Exposure to touring, royalties, ecommerce, and international accounting operations.\n, • THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE POSTION\n, • A varied and hands-on role with significant responsibility.\n, • Collaborative and creative working environment.\n, • Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.\n\n If you are an experienced finance professional looking to combine your accounting expertise with a passion for music, entertainment, and live events, we would love to hear from you. \n 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.
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