Bookkeeper (Music/Entertainment)

GPN Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accountancy firm in London is seeking an In-House Bookkeeper to manage financial operations for a major entertainment agency client. This hands-on role requires 3-5+ years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. The right candidate will work closely with both the firm and the client, maintaining financial records, preparing monthly reports, and ensuring smooth cash flow operations. A supportive culture and the opportunity for growth in the entertainment sector are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' bookkeeping experience within practice or industry.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build trust with creatives and agents.
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, lookups, and data matching.
• QuickBooks proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Act as co-accountant for a major entertainment agency client.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash movements.
• Process, code and authorize payments accurately and quickly.
• Maintain consistent financial records across multiple systems.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Support project-based accounting linked to entertainment campaigns.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Advanced Excel

QuickBooks proficiency

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

GPN are delighted to be partnering with a boutique and highly successful accountancy firm in Central London who are seeking an In-House Bookkeeper to work exclusively on one of their long-standing entertainment agency clients. This is a uniquely hands‑on role where you will become the dedicated finance support for a fast‑paced, creative business within the entertainment sector. The position is fully office‑based Monday to Friday, with the possibility of some flexibility once fully embedded.

If you are interested in this role, please Apply Now! and read more about the specifics below.

The Role

You will take ownership of the day‑to‑day financial operations for this single client, ensuring their bookkeeping, financial records, cash flow movements and month‑end reporting are maintained to an exceptional standard. Working closely with both the accountancy firm and the agency's internal team, you will handle a variety of project‑driven transactions, multiple income streams, and high‑volume expense activity linked to campaigns, events and live entertainment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as co‑accountant for a major entertainment agency client
• Complete daily bank reconciliations and monitor all cash movements
• Process, code and authorise payments with accuracy and speed
• Maintain consistent financial records across multiple systems and platforms
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs
• Support project‑based accounting linked to entertainment campaigns and events
• Liaise confidently with non‑finance stakeholders, providing clear and simple explanations
• Assist with tracking revenue streams, settlements and project profitability

Candidate Profile

• 3-5+ years' bookkeeping experience within practice or industry
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, able to build trust with creatives and agents
• Advanced Excel essential (pivot tables, lookups, data matching)
• QuickBooks proficiency required
• Experience in the entertainment sector highly desirable, but not essential
• Comfortable working across multiple platforms and reconciling complex income streams
• Able to manage deadlines independently and thrive in a busy, reactive environment

Why This Firm?

This boutique practice offers a supportive, friendly culture and the opportunity to become a true extension of your client's internal team. You'll work closely with experienced accountants, gain exposure to the commercial side of the entertainment industry, and play a key role in keeping this high‑profile client financially organised and future‑focused.