Senior Books Royalty Administrator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support authors and editorial teams in managing royalty processes. This role emphasizes accuracy and independence, requiring excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company values work-life balance and offers a flexible working model, allowing for in-person collaboration at least three days a week. Join a dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and innovation while contributing to the advancement of knowledge sharing globally.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

3 discretionary days 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 a background in accounting or finance.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Royalty Processes

Accounting

Financial Background

Attention to Detail

Excellent Communication

Microsoft Office

Agile Environment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Company Description

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

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

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We value diverse ideas and voices, believing that inclusive, open-minded debate leads to the best understanding and progress. If you share these values, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

The ideal applicant will have previous experience with royalty processes or a background in accounting or finance, 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 handling difficult situations is also important. In-house training will be provided, and you will be expected to become a super user of our systems.

Additional Information

What we offer:

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

The role allows for a balanced working model. Candidates should live within commuting distance of our offices to participate in in-person collaboration at least 3 days per week.

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

About Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa Business

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, creating supportive environments where colleagues can succeed. Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. This role may also be available on a flexible or part-time basis—please inquire with our Talent Acquisition team.

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