Business Manager

Sopher + Co; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in the City of Westminster seeks a Senior Business Manager with expertise in the music industry. The successful candidate will manage client portfolios, prepare financial statements, oversee bookkeeping activities, and mentor junior staff. Strong interpersonal skills, a professional accounting qualification, and experience in music or business management are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive package

Extensive benefits for employees and their families

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a relevant music‑industry role (finance, business management, touring finance, or artist management).
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, AAT) or actively studying.
• Strong understanding of accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks Online) and advanced Excel skills.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with people at different levels.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and commercially minded.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of music‑industry clients and acting as their primary point of contact.
• Preparing financial statements, management accounts, and tour profit & loss accounts.
• Overseeing day‑to‑day bookkeeping activities.
• Advising clients on financial and tax implications, UK VAT, and accounting principles.
• Mentoring and supervising junior staff, reviewing work, and providing feedback for development.
• Liaising confidently with artists, agents, managers, promoters, and external partners.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and taxation regulations.
• Continuously improving processes and offering proactive solutions.

Job description

About Us

Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships, and expats. Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry. Since then, we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and an open-minded approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.

Senior Business Manager

Sopher + Co is looking for a Senior Business Manager to join our Mayfair office. This role is ideal for someone with experience in the music industry who wants to manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their varied needs are met while delivering high-quality financial and business management services. You will report to the Business Services Manager, Director, or Partner, and play a key role in mentoring and supporting junior staff. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in music‑industry finance and business management while maintaining strong client relationships.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing a portfolio of music‑industry clients and acting as their primary point of contact.
• Preparing financial statements, management accounts, and tour profit & loss accounts.
• Overseeing day‑to‑day bookkeeping activities, including processing payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Advising clients on financial and tax implications, UK VAT, and accounting principles.
• Mentoring and supervising junior staff, reviewing work, and providing feedback for development.
• Liaising confidently with artists, agents, managers, promoters, and external partners.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and taxation regulations.
• Continuously improving processes and offering proactive solutions for clients and the team.

About You

We are looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal skills, financial literacy, and a proactive approach. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

You will also have:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a relevant music‑industry role (finance, business management, touring finance, or artist management).
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, AAT) or actively studying.
• Strong understanding of accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks Online) and advanced Excel skills.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with people at different levels.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and commercially minded.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in a dynamic environment.

In Return

We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a supportive and friendly working environment, and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients in the music industry. Sopher + Co strongly believes in staff development and continuously encourages internal progression.

Sopher + Co is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and expects all our employees to act in accordance with this principle.