Royalty Accountant

Banijay Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Royalty Accountant to join their Royalties team. The role involves processing royalty payments, managing data compliance, and analyzing contracts in a dynamic TV production environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in royalties and a strong understanding of contract analysis. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in royalties; TV industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of high-volume royalty pay-aways.
• Process-driven mindset with a positive attitude towards change.

Responsibilities

• Process and calculate royalty payments for broadcasters and talent.
• Interpret complex rights agreements and ensure compliance.
• Communicate with stakeholders about royalty matters.

Skills

Royalty reporting

Contract analysis

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Opportunity

Royalty Accountant

Company

Banijay UK

Location

Shepherds Bush, London

Company

Launched in 2008, content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment is home to over 130 production companies across 21 territories and delivers over 17,000 hours of content each year across the globe. An innovative creative leader, in 2024, it launched 250+ new non-scripted titles, an average 110+ scripted titles, 80 shows on streaming platforms, and produced 33 formats in more than 3+ territories.

Imagining and delivering high-quality, multi-genre IP that was born locally and travels globally, the business offers the best stories told the best way, and represents some of the biggest global brands in the market including Survivor, Big Brother, Peaky Blinders, MasterChef, Good Luck Guys, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Mr Bean, The Summit, Black Mirror, Let's Play Ball, and The Fifty among others.

Built on independence, creative freedom, collaborative entrepreneurialism, and commercial acumen, Banijay Entertainment and live events business, Banijay Live, operate under the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Marco Bassetti.

About this role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially aware Royalty Accountant to join our Royalties team within a dynamic TV production environment. This role is central to ensuring accurate and timely royalty reporting and payments to broadcasters, talent, and third-party participants. You'll work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to interpret contracts, manage royalty data, and ensure compliance with industry agreements. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for media finance and a strong understanding of IP and content exploitation.

Duties

Royalty Calculation and Reporting

• Process and calculate royalty payments in line with contracts for broadcasters, talent, and third parties across multiple revenue streams
• Maintain a central database of agreements, revenue shares, and royalty schedules.
• Manage and update the title roster, with focus on key series
• Generate and issue royalty statements
• Support the royalty cash forecast process and coordinate with Treasury and Commercial teams
• Providing ad hoc royalty analysis as required

Contract & Compliance

• Interpret complex rights agreements and royalty clauses
• Ensure compliance with industry bodies such as Equity, and PACT agreements
• Liaise with Legal and Business Affairs to resolve queries

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on royalty matters

• Respond to queries from rights holders and talent representatives in a professional and timely manner
• Support audit processes with relevant royalty documentation

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven experience in royalties; TV industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of high-volume royalty pay-aways, contract analysis, and industry royalty practices
• Process-driven mindset with a positive attitude toward change and continuous improvement
• High attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Confident, proactive team player with ability to work independently
• Advanced Excel skills essential

Reporting To

Head of Royalties

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Date Posted

1st August 2025

Deadline

8th August 2025

Banijay People Contact

Mollie Broyd, HR Advisor ([e-mail])

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