Assistant Accountant (Music Industry)

hireful; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance company in East London is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support clients in the music and entertainment industry. The role involves day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client liaison. This hybrid role offers a salary of £35,000, 25 days holiday, and access to exclusive events. Ideal candidates will have strong bookkeeping experience and knowledge of Xero or QuickBooks.

Benefits

£35,000 salary

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Access to concerts and events

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping/account assistant or finance admin role.
• Strong understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles.
• Confident using accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping, including invoicing and payments.
• Support VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and ledger maintenance.
• Assist with cashflow forecasting and management reporting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

QuickBooks

VAT knowledge

Client liaison

Education

AAT Level 2-3 or equivalent experience

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.