Tour Accountant

Wasserman Media; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global talent agency in London is seeking a Tour Accountant to manage the financial aspects of tours, ensuring accuracy in settlements and liaising with clients and managers. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Accounting or Finance, possess excellent communication skills, and have experience in live events. This role demands meticulous attention to detail and the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with live events or touring is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Double check settlement details of all shows/tours.
• Verify applicable deductions and withholding tax.
• Prep and handle tour statements from start to finish.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Wasserman Music is a leading global agency representing prominent artists across all genres for live performance, touring, brand partnerships, and beyond. We are long-term career development strategists who work with artists to expand their reach and deepen their impact with audiences around the world.

Wasserman Music is part of Wasserman. Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Nashville, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com

We are currently looking for a Tour Accountant. This role is primarily responsible for settling the financial aspects of our clients' tours for the agency. The duties of the role include, but are not limited to, confirming the accuracy of all settlement details (compensation, withholding tax, deductions) and acting as the liaison between our agents, clients, and clients' business managers to ensure all tours are settled in a timely manner.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Double check settlement details of all shows/tours and confirm artist was fully compensated for the show/tour - via funds paid to the agency, funds paid to the artist, or a combination thereof and process any applicable refunds due to cancellations
• Verify and note applicable deductions and/or withholding tax that occurred at the source
• Assess and calculate Wasserman Music's liability to withhold non-resident withholding tax
• Verify and chargeback any expenses where applicable
• Prep and handle tour statements from start to finish - Send initial draft to RA for approval and follow-up on subsequent reviews/changes from artists management team. Resolve any issues or discrepancies to ensure Wasserman Music and clients' records are balanced. Submit statements due to clients and collect funds due to Wasserman Music.
• Provide financial analysis for all artist advances and/or loan requests and oversee the disbursement and repayment of the approved advances/loans
• Overseeing and providing support for Junior members of staff
• Assist in identifying and labelling funds when needed
• Maintain highest degree of artists' financial confidentiality
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Experience with live events/touring experience is a plus
• Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
• Impeccable communication skills (oral, interpersonal, and written)
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and to anticipate issues that may arise proactively and quickly determine next steps
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Must be able to effectively perform tasks in a fast-paced working environment

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.