Senior Books Royalty Administrator

Informa Plc; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to provide essential support to authors and editorial teams. This role involves managing royalty processes, ensuring accuracy, and fostering communication between various stakeholders. With a focus on professional growth and work-life balance, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of authors and the organization. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about fostering knowledge sharing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

3 discretionary days off for Christmas

4 paid volunteering days annually

Additional day off for your birthday

Seasonal social and charitable events

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with royalty processes or in an accounting role.
• Ability to handle complex queries with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical support to authors and editorial teams.
• Ensure seamless support from contract setup to royalty payments.

Skills

Royalty Processes

Attention to Detail

Financial Background

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events company, creating unique content and connectivity for customers worldwide. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis Group operates globally, producing high-quality, peer-reviewed books and journals. We deliver trusted content by expert authors, promoting discovery and knowledge sharing globally. Our goal is to broaden thinking and advance understanding by providing a platform for academics and professionals to share ideas and realize their potential.

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We believe this requires encouraging diverse ideas and voices, ensuring that only work meeting our high standards is published. This involves open-mindedness, robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that may conflict with personal beliefs, all in pursuit of truth and progress. If you share this vision, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

The role is to provide critical support to our authors. The successful individual will work directly with authors, editorial teams, and our Shared Service Centre, ensuring seamless support from contract setup to royalty payments. Experience with royalties and a financial background are essential, along with accuracy and independence in work.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with royalty processes or have worked in an accounting or financial role demonstrating attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to handle complex queries. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, advanced Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) are required. Experience working in an agile environment, managing multiple tasks, and navigating difficult situations is also desirable. Training on our systems will be provided, and you will be expected to become a super user.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave
• 3 discretionary days off for Christmas
• 4 paid volunteering days annually
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development opportunities

We offer a balanced working model. Candidates should live within a commutable distance to our offices to facilitate in-person collaboration, with a minimum of 3 days per week expected in-office.

At Taylor & Francis, we prioritize work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We value the skills and experience you bring and support your professional growth and innovation.

Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa Business

Informa is a leading publisher and provider of business intelligence, knowledge, and events, creating content and connectivity globally. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and part of the FTSE 100.

We recognize that the perfect candidate may not exist, and we encourage applications from those who meet most of the criteria. We value diversity and are committed to creating inclusive environments. Informa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, or other protected characteristics.

For more information about our business and career opportunities, visit our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/care