Finance & Royalties Accountant - Ceremony of Roses

Sony Music Entertainment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music merchandising company in London is seeking a Finance & Royalties Accountant to manage the preparation of artist royalty statements and oversee financial operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and organizational skills, with experience in royalty accounting. Join a vibrant community with a focus on professional growth and diversity.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Winter break time off

Qualifications

• Experience with Profit Share, JV Accounting, P&L, and/or royalty accounting.
• Ability to review processes and suggest improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client-facing royalty statements quarterly and after artist tours.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams for efficient royalty reporting.
• Review artist contracts for accurate and compliant royalty accounting.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization

Planning skills

Problem-solving abilities

SAP proficiency

MS Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Finance & Royalties Accountant - Ceremony of Roses

Ceremony of Roses UK & Probity form the UK & European merchandise arm for Sony Music UK and the global Sony Music merchandise group, Ceremony of Roses. This role, along with four other members of the finance team, will service the operations of both companies, contributing to their growth and success. You will work closely with the business to develop an in-depth understanding of the merchandise process across all channels.

We are seeking a talented Financial Accountant to assist in preparing & reporting artist royalty statements across all revenue channels (E-commerce, Retail, Licensing & Touring) for UK merchandise companies, Ceremony of Roses & Probity. Building close relationships with the business will help you gain a deep understanding of the performance and operations of these fast-growing companies.

What you'll do:

As the primary contact for UK merchandise artist royalty reporting, you will prepare client-facing royalty statements quarterly and after artist tours. Once approved, you will distribute these statements to clients and follow up for invoicing and payments.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver royalty statements to artists according to contractual deadlines
• Maintain an organized, up-to-date database of royalty statement schedules
• Review artist contracts for accurate and compliant royalty accounting
• Perform analytical reviews to identify financial irregularities and resolve issues
• Coordinate with international affiliate companies to support royalty settlement reporting
• Respond promptly to ad hoc requests, including provisional royalty statements
• Build strong relationships with internal teams for efficient royalty reporting
• Calculate touring profit shares
• Prepare quarterly retail & licensing statements
• Prepare quarterly E-commerce statements
• Manage day-to-day financial operations

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with revenue recognition for retail & licensing
• Liaise with AP & AR teams to handle client requests and monitor ledgers during month-end
• Support statutory audits
• Assist with E-Commerce sales & costs month-end tasks
• Provide admin support and systems management (e.g., B pack, Concur, SAP, cash allocation)

Who you are:

• Excellent communication, organization & planning skills to meet deadlines
• Ownership mindset with problem-solving abilities
• Experience with Profit Share, JV Accounting, P&L, and/or royalty accounting
• Proficiency with SAP, MS Excel, and other MS applications
• Ability to review processes and suggest improvements

What we give you:

• Join a vibrant global community where you can channel your passion
• A modern, empowering office environment
• Investment in your professional growth and development
• Opportunities to innovate and shape the future
• Contribute to social impact, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Benefits including private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, and industry perks. Plus, winter break time off.

Equal Opportunities

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Note: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.