Publishing Finance Specialist – Fast-Paced Role

Creative Artists Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is seeking a publishing accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting for publishing clients in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on cash matching, journal postings, and remitter statements, while ensuring accuracy across multi-currency transactions.

You will collaborate with agents and publishers, handle deposits, and support system/process improvements within the Publishing Accounts team.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting with multi-currency transactions.
• Proficient with Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Able to liaise confidently with Agents and Publishers.
• Able to meet multiple tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Match and apply cash receipts to booking lines on reports.
• Prepare payment journals for review.
• Prepare booking lines/remitter deductions for posting.
• Prepare and review remitter statements for posting.
• Upload client payments to the banking portal for Trust Supervisor approval.
• Review UK Publications & Translation contracts, schedules and settlements.
• Track and allocate deposits.
• Update foreign tax log and prepare forms.
• Support tasks to aid Publishing Accounts team.
• Coordinate with other Trust Accounting teams and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Accounting basics

Excel proficiency

Multi-currency

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is seeking a publishing accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting for publishing clients in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on cash matching, journal postings, and remitter statements, while ensuring accuracy across multi-currency transactions.

You will collaborate with agents and publishers, handle deposits, and support system/process improvements within the Publishing Accounts team.