Finance Assistant, Publishing

Creative Artists Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is seeking a publishing accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting for publishing clients in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on cash matching, journal postings, and remitter statements, while ensuring accuracy across multi-currency transactions.

You will collaborate with agents and publishers, handle deposits, and support system/process improvements within the Publishing Accounts team.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting with multi-currency transactions.
• Proficient with Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Able to liaise confidently with Agents and Publishers.
• Able to meet multiple tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Match and apply cash receipts to booking lines on reports.
• Prepare payment journals for review.
• Prepare booking lines/remitter deductions for posting.
• Prepare and review remitter statements for posting.
• Upload client payments to the banking portal for Trust Supervisor approval.
• Review UK Publications & Translation contracts, schedules and settlements.
• Track and allocate deposits.
• Update foreign tax log and prepare forms.
• Support tasks to aid Publishing Accounts team.
• Coordinate with other Trust Accounting teams and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Accounting basics

Excel proficiency

Multi-currency

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand management and consumer product licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, form brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency byForbesfor 10 consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on‑air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, London, Nashville, Munich, Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, among other locations globally. For more information, please visitwww.caa.com.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a professional to strengthen the Publishing Accounting team. This position will be focused on various accounting tasks and will be responsible for providing accurate, timely accounting information to assist in day-to-day processes for Publishing clients. This is a perfect opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Match and apply cash receipts to payment lines on booking reports (i.e. cash receipt.
• Preparation of payment journals for review.
• Preparation of booking lines / remitter deductions for payment journal posting.
• Preparing and reviewing remitter statements for payment journal posting.
• Uploading client payments to the banking portal for approval by Trust Supervisor.
• Reviewing UK Publications & Translation contracts, schedules and settlements.
• Tracking and allocating deposits.
• Updating and tracking of foreign tax log, and preparation of forms.
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Publishing Accounts team.
• Work with team members to resolve held funds or other Trust accounting issues as needed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate activities with the other Trust Accounting teams.
• Escalate issues, as needed, to the Trust Supervisor or the Financial Controller.
• Support system and process improvement projects.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a similar role would be preferred.
• Good basic knowledge and experience of accounting and multi-currency transactions.
• Experience with Excel and Outlook.
• Conscientious worker with high attention to accuracy and detail.
• Friendly and personable manner and able to liaise with confidence in dealings with Agents and Publishers.
• Ability to work under multiple tight deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to be a team player with a conscientious and motivated attitude.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to develop business relationships with individuals globally, at all levels.
• Ability to remain highly discreet with personal and confidential information.

Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.

Creative Artists Agency (CAA), is the world’s leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.