Assistant, Finance

Kobalt Music; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music company is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Global Finance team. The successful candidate will manage accounts payable activities such as processing payments and assisting with financial projects. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, contributing to a transparent and technology-driven music industry.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a self-starter attitude.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Strong Excel proficiency and experience with financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Process advance and royalty-related payments.
• Manage payment runs and vendor requests.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Previous experience in finance role

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

NetSuite

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Finance Assistant to join our Global Finance team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in performing accounts payable activities related to advances and royalty payments, processing quarterly statement payouts, weekly bank reconciliations, and supporting other ad-hoc financial projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to contribute to a company that is transforming the future of music through technology and transparency.

What You’ll Do

• Process advance and royalty-related payments across all Kobalt Music Group entities
• Set up and manage twice-weekly payment runs for clients
• Approve vendor requests and assist in raising purchase orders
• Monitor incoming finance tickets and liaise with internal teams including Business Affairs, Client Relations, and the France office
• Contact clients to verify bank details and resolve invoice-related queries
• Create and post journals to ensure accurate and timely accounting entries
• Ensure full compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations
• Support ongoing automation projects to increase operational efficiency
• Provide ad-hoc support to the broader finance team as required

What You’ll Bring

Preferred:

• Previous experience in an accounts payable or similar finance role
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets proficiency
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet competing deadlines
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills to engage across multiple teams
• High attention to detail and comfort working with numerical data
• A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and take ownership

Additional Skills That Could Add Value:

• Experience processing client-related payouts
• Familiarity with NetSuite or other ERP/accounting platforms

What Success Looks Like

By Month 3: You’re confidently managing payment cycles, reconciliations, and finance queries with minimal supervision.

By Month 6: You’ve become the go-to contact for your areas of responsibility and can independently manage key payment and reconciliation tasks.

By Year 1: You’ve contributed to automation initiatives, documented best practices, and consistently ensured accuracy across finance processes.

Key Behaviours for Success

Collaboration & Teamwork You work cross-functionally and share knowledge with finance peers and key stakeholders to resolve issues and meet shared goals.

Communication You handle internal and external queries clearly and professionally, making sure financial details and deadlines are communicated accurately.

Time Management & Prioritisation You consistently meet processing and reporting deadlines while managing multiple priorities and ad-hoc requests.

Interview Process

• Introductory call with a member of our Recruitment Team
• Interview with the hiring manager Chris and a team member.
• Final-stage interviews onsite at our London office
• Feedback at each stage

We aim to complete the interview process from application to offer within three working weeks. If delays occur, our team will keep you updated throughout.

Why Choose Us

At Kobalt, we’ve championed creators since 2000. Our technology and music services are built to make the industry more transparent, fair, and rewarding for artists, songwriters, and rights holders. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most influential talents including Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Karol G, Young Thug, Kali Uchis, FINNEAS, and Andrew Watt as well as acclaimed writers like Simon Aldred (Rag’n’Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).

We’re a company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and progress. Our values: Music First, Transparent, Tech Powered, and Transformative. Shape how we work, build, and grow together. We are a community of people who care deeply about making a meaningful impact in music and technology.

Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in equitable access to opportunities and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know we’re happy to help.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

UK: Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. A full DBS check will be conducted on acceptance of the offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.