Accounts Assistant– Touring

ACCA Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CC Young & Co in London is seeking a proactive bookkeeper to maintain books using Sage Line 50 and XERO, post invoices, reconcile accounts, and prepare VAT returns.

You will also support debtors and creditors, manage banking and cashflow, and liaise with artists managers and touring teams to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. 1–2 years practice preferred; numerate and organized.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years practice experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Proficient with Sage and XERO accounting software.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage timesheets and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books and records using Sage Line 50/XERO; post bank transactions and reconcile monthly.
• Raise and post sales invoices; review debtors and assist with collections.
• Post purchase invoices; review creditors and reconcile supplier statements.
• Post credit card transactions; reconcile statements.
• Prepare VAT Returns in line with Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Communicate with artist management and finance team to support day-to-day touring activities.

Skills

Practice experience

Numerate

Analytical skills

Sage

XERO

Timesheet management

Organisation

Prioritise workload

Tools

Sage

XERO

Job description

CC Young & Co

• Maintaining the books and records using Sage Line 50/XERO. This will include:
• Posting bank and tour float transactions and reconciling at month end
• Raising and posting sales invoices, reviewing outstanding debtors and assisting with debtor collection
• Posting purchase invoices, reviewing outstanding creditors and reconciling supplier statements
• Posting credit card transactions and reconciling statements
• Reviewing agency statements, posting all transactions and reconciling against debtors
• Preparing VAT Returns on Sage/XERO in line with the new Making Tax Digital requirements

Duties to Include

• Maintaining the books and records using Sage Line 50/XERO. This will include:
• Posting bank and tour float transactions and reconciling at month end
• Raising and posting sales invoices, reviewing outstanding debtors and assisting with debtor collection
• Posting purchase invoices, reviewing outstanding creditors and reconciling supplier statements
• Posting credit card transactions and reconciling statements
• Reviewing agency statements, posting all transactions and reconciling against debtors
• Preparing VAT Returns on Sage/XERO in line with the new Making Tax Digital requirements

Book-keeping

• Maintaining the books and records using Sage Line 50/XERO. This will include:
• Posting bank and tour float transactions and reconciling at month end
• Raising and posting sales invoices, reviewing outstanding debtors and assisting with debtor collection
• Posting purchase invoices, reviewing outstanding creditors and reconciling supplier statements
• Posting credit card transactions and reconciling statements
• Reviewing agency statements, posting all transactions and reconciling against debtors
• Preparing VAT Returns on Sage/XERO in line with the new Making Tax Digital requirements

Business Management

• Communication with Artist Management and wider artist team including booking agents, tour managers and insurers to assist with day to day running of the touring activities.
• Daily review of banking and cashflow for all clients and to set up all approved bank payments.
• Communicate with suppliers and artist management to gain approval on purchase invoices to pay.
• To communicate with booking agents to gain contracts for upcoming shows, raise sales invoices and send out to the promoters.
• Communicate with record labels for tour support requests and back-end reporting.
• Cancellation insurance and withholding tax mitigation

Skills & Qualifications Required

• 1-2 years Practice experience;
• Numerate;
• Proficient analytical skills
• Previous use of Sage & XERO desired;
• Timesheet management;
• Effective organisation; and
• Ability to prioritise workload

Knowledge, Attitude & Behaviours Required

• Ability to prioritise and manage time in line with office deadlines
• Ability to meet deadlines, both those identified by management and by the applicant
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, clients and third parties
• Ability to use own initiative
• Keen interest in the Music Industry

Why Should you choose CC Young?

• Make a difference – At CC Young we are passionate about what we do and proud of the role we play in supporting the music artists, ensuring they are paid fairly. Be part of our journey.
• Serious commitment to growth – personal development is important to us. We will make sure we support your growth and give you broad experience across your role and a personal development allowance.
• Our team is our greatest asset, and we have cultivated a workplace culture that’s welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive. We encourage people to be themselves while supporting their growth.

Equal Opportunities

CC Young & Co Ltd is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination, and in which all decisions are based on merit.