Finance Manager

Simpson Judge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management agency is seeking an Accounts Manager to join their team in Central London. The role involves managing client accounts, invoicing, and liaising with various stakeholders. The position offers hybrid working and requires AAT qualification with accounting experience, particularly in the entertainment industry being preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable client facing accounting experience required.
• Minimum of AAT qualified or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Daily allocation of client payments and reconciliation of accounts.
• Liaise with clients and external accountants regarding queries.
• Preparation of Quarterly VAT returns and Management Accounts.

Skills

Client Facing Accounting Experience

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

AAT Qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

This range is provided by Simpson Judge. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Simpson Judge have partnered with one of the UK's leading talent management agencies, aiding them in their search for an Accounts Manager to add to their ever growing team.

Salary = £35,000 - £45,000 (Depending on relevant experience)

Location = Central London, Westminster

Hybrid working - 4 days office, 1 day WFH

Responsibilities:

• To work alongside the current Senior Finance Manager, reporting to External Accountants / Managing Directors
• Daily allocation of client payments / reconciliation of client accounts including royalty statements
• Client/Commission invoicing and weekly VAT invoicing
• Quarterly Royalty reconciliation / accounting
• Invoice chasing from company debtors
• Liaise with Agents and staff members regarding client/finance queries
• Liaise with clients, client accountants regarding client earnings, VAT, and payment queries
• Liaise with production companies / broadcasters / record labels / Music Publishers
• Liase with external accountants, advisors, bank managers, HMRC
• Completing supplier/payroll set ups including regular client VAT self-billing
• Process day to day bookkeeping via Xero
• Liaise with suppliers regarding office purchase invoices and process through Dext
• Preparation of Quarterly VAT returns
• Preparation towards Quarterly Management Accounts
• Preparation of Staff monthly payroll including bonus and pension calculations
• Produce monthly analysis of staff credit cards including reconciliation with Dext
• Produce analysis towards Intercompany Recharging
• Forecasting

Requirements:

• Demonstrable client facing accounting experience
• Minimum of AAT qualified or equivalent
• Preferred music / entertainment industry experience
• Fully conversant with Xero, or able to learn quickly
• Preferred Tagmin experience but not necessary as training will be provided
• Able to work in a pressured environment and meet strict deadlines

If interested, apply ASAP

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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