Bookkeeper - Live Entertainment

Handle Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Talent Management Agency in London is seeking a diligent bookkeeper to manage finances across various divisions. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified, experienced in Xero, and possess knowledge of VAT and the entertainment sector. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic team and contribute to an exciting industry.

Qualifications

• Fully conversant with Xero.
• Strong knowledge of VAT and LTD companies.
• Experience in music/tv/film industry preferred.
• Have music/tv/film industry experience.
• Have a passion for the entertainment sector!

Responsibilities

• Assist with client payment allocations, including royalty statements.
• Help prepare weekly client pay runs via Tagmin software.
• Support client and commission invoicing and VAT invoicing.
• Liaise with agents, clients, and staff regarding finance queries.
• Assist with supplier setups.
• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping in Xero.
• Process supplier payments and office purchase invoices.
• Reconcile staff credit card transactions and prepare monthly expense analysis.
• Support preparation of quarterly VAT returns and management accounts.
• Assist with intercompany recharges and general forecasting support.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Finance Department.

Skills

Client payment allocations

VAT invoicing

Bookkeeping in Xero

Supplier payments processing

Intercompany recharges

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Tagmin

Job description

One the most driven and creative Talent Management Agencies within the Broadcast, Digital, Music and Entertainment industries, is looking for a bookkeeper to join their dynamic & driven team in their swanky new London Soho office.

The successful applicant will work alongside their current Finance Managers in assisting with all aspects of finances across various divisions within their group umbrella. This is a client-facing role for an experienced, ambitious, diligent, and confident bookkeeper looking to work in one of the most exciting sectors around.

Reporting directly to the current finance managers, the role the role will play a key role in supporting the everyday finance operations. You will:

• Assist with client payment allocations, including royalty statements
• Help prepare weekly client pay runs via Tagmin software
• Support client and commission invoicing, VAT invoicing, and debtor follow-up
• Liaise with agents, clients, and staff regarding finance queries
• Assist with supplier setups
• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping in Xero
• Process supplier paymentsProcess office purchase invoices
• Reconcile staff credit card transactions and prepare monthly expense analysis
• Support preparation of quarterly VAT returns and management accounts
• Assist with intercompany recharges and general forecasting support
• Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Finance Department.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be AAT qualified or equivalent
• Fully conversant with Xero.
• Have strong knowledge of VAT and LTD companies.
• Have music/tv/film industry experience
• Have a passion for the entertainment sector!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.