Peters Fraser and Dunlop: Royalty Accountant

BookBrunch Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading literary agency in London seeks a Royalty Accountant for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves processing royalty payments, managing client queries, and supporting agents with analytical tasks. Candidates should have experience with rights management software and a solid understanding of publishing royalty processes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with rights management software.
• Understanding of publishing royalty processes.
• Ability to work well in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Process royalties and make payments to clients.
• Resolve client queries promptly.
• Maintain rights database accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Self-starter

Tools

Bradbury Philips rights management software

Job description

Peters Fraser and Dunlop: Royalty Accountant

Peters Fraser + Dunlop is one of the leading literary agencies in London, providing specialist expertise to its clients in all aspects of publishing and media

We are looking for a royalty accountant to join a small team of professionals processing royalty payments and providing other support and analysis within the company. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract on either a part or full-time basis starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Process royalties received and make payments to clients within strict operating timelines
• Review and resolve client queries on a timely basis
• Maintain accuracy of rights database systems for client details and contract amendments
• Provide ad hoc analytical support to Agents

• Existing experience of working with Bradbury Philips rights management software would be a significant advantage
• Understanding of publishing royalty processes
• Attention to detail
• Motivated self-starter and able to work well within a small team
• Good communication skills and able to deal confidently and professionally with a range of high profile clients

Please apply with your CV, cover letter and salary expectations to Fiona Petheram [e-mail] by 1March 2021.