Royalty Audit & Revenue Recovery Associate

Bertelsmann; Great Bentley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Random House, based in the United Kingdom, seeks a Royalty Audit Analyst to review third-party royalty reporting, perform audits, and reconcile data. You will own overseas tax deduction recoveries, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and support audits with data-driven insights.

The role emphasises accuracy, Excel proficiency, and clear communication. Office attendance is required, with flexible engagement and potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Good numerical and analytical skills with high accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills and experience reconciling large datasets.
• Experience with financial, royalty or transactional data.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and document findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Curious, questioning approach to investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recovery of excess tax deducted from German sublicensees with documentation.
• Support analysis and recovery of tax deducted on Ventures income from overseas sub-agents.
• Support royalty audits through data analysis and reconciliation from third-party licensees.
• Analyse high-value author and brand royalty statements, spotting anomalies for audit planning.
• Quality assurance checks on cash and royalty statements; escalate errors.
• Track improvements from royalty audit reviews and follow up on actions.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Data reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication

Curious mindset

Job description

Penguin Random House, based in the United Kingdom, seeks a Royalty Audit Analyst to review third-party royalty reporting, perform audits, and reconcile data. You will own overseas tax deduction recoveries, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and support audits with data-driven insights.

The role emphasises accuracy, Excel proficiency, and clear communication. Office attendance is required, with flexible engagement and potential travel as needed.