Finance & Royalties Accountant - Ceremony of Roses

Sony Music Global Job Board; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global music company in London seeks a Finance & Royalties Accountant. You will prepare and report artist royalty statements for merchandise companies. This includes managing daily financial operations, ensuring timely delivery of statements, and maintaining relationships with internal teams. The ideal candidate has experience in royalty accounting and proficiency in SAP and Excel. The role offers a supportive environment with benefits including private medical cover and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Music industry perks

Winter break time off

Qualifications

• Financial Accountant role focusing on artist royalty reporting.
• Build strong relationships with the business and understand merchandise processes.
• Deliver timely royalty statements and conduct analytical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client-facing royalty statements quarterly and after artist tours.
• Maintain an organized database of royalty statement schedules.
• Conduct analytical reviews to identify financial irregularities.

Skills

Excellent communication, organization & planning skills

Ownership and problem-solving abilities

Experience with Profit Share, JV Accounting, P&L, and/or royalty accounting

Proficiency in SAP, MS Excel, and other MS applications

Ability to review processes and propose improvements

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

B pack

Concur

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, services 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. You will build strong relationships with the business and 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 manage their distribution and ensure timely follow-up for invoicing and payments.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver royalty statements to artists according to contractual deadlines
• Maintain an organized database of royalty statement schedules
• Review artist contracts for accurate royalty accounting
• Conduct analytical reviews to identify financial irregularities and resolve them
• Coordinate with international affiliates for royalty settlement reporting
• Respond to ad hoc requests, including provisional royalty statements
• Build relationships with internal teams for accurate reporting
• Touring Profit Share Calculations
• Retail & Licensing Quarterly Statements
• E-commerce Quarterly Statements
• Manage day-to-day financial operations

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with revenue recognition for retail & licensing
• Liaise with AP & AR teams for client requests and ledger monitoring
• Support statutory audits
• Assist with E-Commerce sales & costs month-end tasks
• Provide admin support for systems such as B pack, Concur, SAP, and cash allocation

Who you are:

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

What we give you:

• Opportunity to be part of a vibrant global community
• A modern, empowering office environment
• Investment in your professional growth
• Platform to drive progress and innovation
• Contributions to social impact, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Benefits including private medical cover, pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, and music industry perks, plus winter break time off

Equal Opportunities

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