Senior Accounts Assistant

CC Young & Co Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CC Young & Co Ltd in London is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper to manage client accounts and touring-related finances. You will maintain Sage/XERO records, handle invoices, VAT Returns, and daily cashflow, while coordinating with artists, managers, and insurers to support touring activities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years practice experience (music preferred), AAT Level 3/4, strong numeracy and organisational skills, and familiarity with Sage/XERO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years practice experience, music industry preferred.
• AAT Level 3 or 4 required.
• Numerate with strong analytical skills and numbers handling.
• Experience using Sage and XERO is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books and records using Sage/XERO, post transactions and reconcile monthly.
• Raise sales invoices, monitor debtors, assist with collections.
• Process purchase invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare VAT Returns in line with Making Tax Digital.
• Assist with client onboarding and setting up bank accounts.
• Communicate with artists, managers and insurers to support touring activities.
• Review banking/cashflow daily and set up approved payments.
• Coordinate with agents for contracts and invoicing.

Skills

Practice experience

Numerate

Analytical skills

Timesheets management

Prioritise workload

Organisation

Sage & XERO experience

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Tools

Sage

XERO

Job description

Duties to Include

Book-keeping

• Maintaining the books and records using Sage Line 50/XERO. This will include:
• Posting bank and tour float transactions and reconciling at month end
• Raising and posting sales invoices, reviewing outstanding debtors and assisting with debtor collection
• Posting purchase invoices, reviewing outstanding creditors and reconciling supplier statements
• Posting credit card transactions and reconciling statements
• Reviewing agency statements, posting all transactions and reconciling against debtors
• Completion of VAT Returns on Sage/XERO in line with the new Making Tax Digital requirements

Business Management

• Assist with client onboarding and setting up client bank accounts
• Communication with Artist Management and Client Team including booking agents, tour managers and insurers to assist with day to day running of the touring activities.
• Daily review of banking and cashflow for all clients and to set up all approved bank payments.
• Communicate with suppliers and artist management to gain approval on purchase invoices to pay.
• Communicate with booking agents to gain contracts for upcoming shows, raise sales invoices and send out to the promoters.
• Communicate with record labels for tour support requests and back-end reporting.
• Cancellation insurance and withholding tax mitigation

Skills & Qualifications Required

• 2+ years Practice experience (Music preferable);
• AAT Level 3/4
• Numerate;
• Proficient analytical skills
• Previous use of Sage & XERO desired;
• Management of Timesheets;
• Effective organisation; and
• Ability to prioritise workload

Knowledge, Attitude & Behaviours Required

• Ability to prioritise and manage time in line with office deadlines
• Ability to meet deadlines, both those identified by management and by the applicant
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, clients and third parties
• Ability to use own initiative
• Keen interest in the Music Industry

Why Should you choose CC Young?

• Make a difference – At CC Young we are passionate about what we do and proud of the role we play in supporting the music artists, ensuring they are paid fairly. Be part of our journey.
• Serious commitment to growth – personal development is important to us. We will make sure we support your growth and give you broad experience across your role and a personal development allowance.
• Our team is our greatest asset, and we have cultivated a workplace culture that’s welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive. We encourage people to be themselves while supporting their growth.

Equal Opportunities

CC Young & Co Ltd is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination, and in which all decisions are based on merit.