Show Accountant - Senbla

Sony Music Entertainment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Music industry perks

Winter break time off

Job summary

Senbla, part of the Sony Music Masterworks family, is seeking a Show Accountant to join the finance team. You will manage venue settlements, handle bookkeeping for shows across the UK, and ensure timely processing under the Finance Director.

The role suits someone with at least 2 years in concert promotions or music industry finance, strong numeracy and Excel skills, familiarity with VAT and FEU withholding tax, and experience with Xero or SAP.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in concert promotions, events, or music industry finance
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of VAT treatments and FEU withholding tax
• Pursuing finance qualifications (AAT/CIMA/ACCA)
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage high-volume processing with accuracy
• Experience with Xero and SAP preferred
• Independent worker who can escalate when needed

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and weekly BACS payments; set up new supplier accounts
• Raise customer sales invoices and chase debtors
• Process monthly card spends; ensure receipt documentation
• Reconcile supplier statements, credit cards and show floats
• Monitor month-end supplier and debtor positions
• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Oversee finance inbox and respond to queries
• Support year-end audits
• Assist with venue settlements and reporting
• Post venue settlements to Xero and maintain audit trails
• Provide monthly settlement status reports to Finance Director
• Contribute to P&L updates and show reconciliations
• Identify and resolve settlement issues; drive process improvements

Skills

Numeracy

Excel

VAT knowledge

FEU withholding tax

Finance qualification in progress

Education

AAT/CIMA/ACCA study

Tools

Xero

SAP

Job description

Senbla is a leading live entertainment promoter and producer, presenting over 600 shows annually across the UK and internationally. We specialise in premium touring productions, orchestral concerts, contemporary pop and rock performances, theatrical and performing arts, and immersive, experiential events. Our work spans indoor and outdoor settings and includes family entertainment, unique live experiences, and collaborations with world-class artists, orchestras, and IP partners. As part of the Sony Music Masterworks family, Senbla delivers distinctive, high-quality shows that combine artistic integrity with professional production excellence.

We are looking for a Show Accountant to join the finance department of Senbla and Luna Entertainment Group. The main purpose of the role is to provide specialised support in managing and processing venue settlements and bookkeeping for all shows across the UK, working directly under the supervision of the Finance Director.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with at least 2 years' experience in concert promotions, event management or music industry finance who is looking to deepen their experience in the operational and financial side of live events within a dynamic and growing company.

The Show Accountant will support the management and processing of venue settlements and bookkeeping activities across the business, working closely with the Finance Director to ensure accurate and timely financial processing, reconciliations and reporting.

What you'll do:

• Processing supplier invoices and weekly BACS payments and setting up new supplier accounts
• Raise customer sales invoices and chase debtors
• Processing monthly credit card spends and Revolut spends, ensuring all receipts are saved
• Monitoring and reconciling supplier statements, credit cards and show floats
• Monitoring supplier and debtor month-end positions
• Performing bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts
• Overseeing the Accounts inbox and responding to finance-related queries from suppliers and budget holders
• Supporting year-end audits

Show Settlement Accounting

• Chase final venue settlements for all previous night shows each morning
• Liaise with promoters and budget holders when queries arise during the settlement process
• Review venue settlements upon receipt and post to the Xero accounting system
• Maintain accurate records of settlement status and processing progress
• Ensure all venue settlements are processed by month-end
• Provide monthly status reports on settlement processing to the Finance Director
• Maintain a clear audit trail of settlement activities and approvals
• Assist the Finance Director and Operations team with updates to show P&Ls
• Support the Finance Director with preliminary show reconciliations
• Identification and resolution of issues as they arise
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to support robust and efficient processes and system improvements
• Develop strong relationships within finance and the wider business

Who you are:

• At least 2 years' experience in concert promotions, event management or music industry finance.
• Excellent numeracy skills with strong attention to detail and intermediate level Excel proficiency
• Good understanding of VAT treatments
• Understanding of FEU taxation and withholding tax
• Studying towards a finance qualification such as AAT, CIMA or ACCA
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage daily deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work methodically through high-volume processing tasks
• Excellent understanding of financial processes and reconciliation principles
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressured environment
• Xero and SAP accounting software experience preferred but not essential
• Self-motivated with strong initiative in daily chase-up activities
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving settlement queries
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to elevate to the Finance Director
• Uses interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships with venue contacts and internal teams
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in financial processing

What we give you:

• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next
• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There's also time off over winter break

As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music's aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual's sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.

Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years of age.