Finance Manager - Music Label

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Music Label in London is seeking a proactive Financial Manager. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day financial tasks and support key decision-making. Applicants should have experience in the Music industry, Xero expertise, and strong communication skills. This dynamic role offers a great opportunity to impact a high-calibre team.

Qualifications

• Experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller from the Music or Media Industry.
• Technically skilled and AAT Qualified.
• Ambitious and a strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day financial tasks, including processing purchase and sales ledger.
• Manage all bank payments, fund transfers, and payroll.
• Assist with budgets and liaise with external accountants.

Skills

Xero Experience

Strong communicator

Team management

International Experience

Education

AAT Qualified

Job description

Handle are working in partnership with a rapidly growing Music Label to assist in their search of a Financial Manager. This entrepreneurial and dynamic company is based London and the opportunity is a fantastic step for a hands on and high calibre accountant.

This client facing position within a fast paced environment, will work closely with senior business figures to assist with key decision making, the responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day financial tasks, including processing the company's purchase and sales ledger, recording bank and credit card transactions and reconciliations and handling intercompany activity.

• Manage all bank payments and fund transfers

• Balancing accounts, supplier & bank reconciliations

• Prepare & post nominal ledger journals

• Quarterly VAT return preparation

• Process invoices, receipts, payments

• Issue & secure payment of sales invoices

• Debtor/creditor reports - quarterly and year end

• Payroll

• Assist with budgets and review variances on a regular basis

• Liase with external accountants to carry out year-end procedures and finalise accounts

Candidate Requirements

Experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller from the Music or Media Industry

• Xero Experience

• Technically skilled / AAT Qualified

• An ambitious, strong communicator

• International Experience

• Strong team management experience

This is a hands on and forward thinking accounting position working for a company at the height of the sector. Please apply ASAP if this is you!

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.