Assistant Accountant (Music Industry)

EASYWEBRECRUITMENT.COM; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in the music industry is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a hybrid role, requiring bookkeeping experience and knowledge of VAT and ledger processes. The role includes day-to-day bookkeeping, managing VAT returns, and assisting with cashflow reporting. Candidates with AAT qualifications and experience in creative industries are preferred. Offering a salary of £35,000, 25 days holiday, and access to exciting events in the industry.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Access to concerts and events

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or finance administration is essential.
• Understanding of VAT and ledger processes is required.
• Confident in using accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping including invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Support VAT returns and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with cashflow forecasting and management reporting.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Xero or QuickBooks proficiency

Understanding of VAT

Education

AAT Level 2-3 or equivalent

Job description

Behind every big gig, viral drop and chart-topper, there s someone making sure the numbers hit the right notes can you be that person?

This exciting role in a fast-growing business supporting clients across the music and entertainment industry, really helps keep the show on the road.

If you have bookkeeping / accounting experience and want to be part of this creative, vibrant industry, this is a great opportunity!

This is a hybrid role after passing probation, working 3 days per week in the Bethnal Green, East London office and 2 days working from home.

What You'll Be Doing

• Day-to-day bookkeeping, including processing invoices, receipts, payments and journals
• Supporting VAT returns, bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance
• Assisting with cashflow, forecasting and management reporting
• Liaising with clients and suppliers to resolve finance queries quickly and professionally
• Supporting credit control and debtor management
• Assisting with tour finance admin, basic withholding tax documents and client reporting
• Preparing information for personal tax returns and responding to HMRC queries

What You Need

• Experience in bookkeeping / accounts assistant / finance admin role
• AAT Level 2-3 (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Strong understanding of VAT, bookkeeping principles and ledger processes
• Confident using Xero, QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Payroll/pensions knowledge useful, but not essential
• Ideally you have already worked within music, entertainment, television or other creative organisation

What You ll Get

• £35,000 salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Training and progression opportunities as the business expands
• Highly social, supportive team culture
• Exclusive access to concerts, shows, gigs and other exciting client events

If you re an Accounts Assistant or similar, looking to build your career in the music industry, apply now. We d love to speak with you.