Royalty Accountant - TV Production

Handle Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Royalty Accountant in London. This role focuses on accurate royalty reporting and payments within the TV production industry. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in royalties, strong analytical skills, and be able to work with internal departments and external stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the media finance sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in royalties, preferably in the TV industry.
• Strong understanding of industry royalty practices.
• Confident and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Process and calculate royalty payments in line with contracts.
• Interpret complex rights agreements and ensure compliance.
• Communicate with stakeholders on royalty matters.

Skills

Experience in royalties

Understanding of high-volume royalty pay-aways

Contract analysis

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Royalty Accountant - TV Production

Leading TV Production company are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially aware Royalty Accountant to join their Royalties team. 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

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

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under‑represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.