Assistant, Client Accounting

Financeroles; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

THE·TEAM in London seeks an Assistant, Client Accounting to support the settlement and financial administration of artist tours.

You will reconcile client accounts on Sage 200, prepare settlement statements, handle payments in multiple currencies, and support month-end reporting; strong numerical and communication skills are essential.

Experience in live events is a plus; this role offers exposure to a global agency at the center of sports, music and entertainment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Impeccable communication skills (oral, interpersonal, and written).
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Sage 200 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile client (Artist) accounts on Sage 200.
• Prepare tour settlement statements for multiple agents.
• Handle payments to artists in various currencies.
• Mailing out and filing artist statements and commission invoices.
• Raising commission invoices on a weekly basis.
• Weekly reconciliation of artist ledgers.
• Allocating artist payments on bespoke CRM.
• Ensuring correct application of withholding taxes, FEU, and VAT.
• Weekly commission currency exchange rates added to bespoke CRM.
• Handling refunds to promoters and telephone verifying bank details.
• Reviewing bank receipts allocations on bespoke CRM.
• Reviewing work carried out by junior members of staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Deadline-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 200

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MUSIC·TEAM is a leading global agency representing prominent artists across all genres for live performance, touring, brand partnerships, and beyond. We are long-term career development strategists who work with artists to expand their reach and deepen their impact with audiences around the world.

MUSIC·TEAM is part of THE·TEAM. THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Nashville, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit THE.TEAM.

We are currently looking for an Assistant, Client Accounting. This role is primarily responsible for assisting the client accounting coordinators to ensure the process of settling the financial aspects of our clients' tours are done smoothly and efficiently. This role would be ideal for an individual who is looking to take the next step in their long term development of an accounting career in the live music industry.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintaining and reconciling Client (Artist) accounts on Sage 200
• Preparing tour settlement statements for multiple agents
• Handling payments to artists in various currencies
• Mailing out and filing artist statements and commission invoices
• Raising commission invoices on a weekly basis
• Weekly reconciliation of artist ledgers
• Allocating artist payments on bespoke CRM
• Ensuring correct application of withholding taxes, FEU, and VAT
• Weekly commission currency exchange rates added to bespoke CRM
• Handling refunds to promoters and telephone verifying bank details
• Reviewing bank receipts allocations on bespoke CRM
• Reviewing work carried out by junior members of staff

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide cover for colleagues when on holiday
• Assisting with cashbook and bank reconciliation on Sage 200 & CRM
• Assisting with the Month End Reporting
• Assisting Senior Client Accountants with individual show credit control
• Other Ad hoc tasks

Requirements

• Experience with live events/touring experience desirable but not essential
• Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Prior experience of Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Impeccable communication skills (oral, interpersonal, and written)
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Must be able to effectively perform tasks in a fast-paced working environment

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.