Trainee Tour Accountant - Music Practice

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading International Music practice in London is seeking a Tour Accountant to manage accounts for well-known artists. The successful candidate will oversee various financial aspects including budgeting, VAT obligations, and general accounting tasks. Candidates with Music or Entertainment industry experience who are studying or open to starting an AAT qualification are encouraged to apply. This role presents a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the music industry, offering diverse responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting function.
• Understanding of VAT and tax duties.
• Ability to work closely with artists and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage artist and performers accounts.
• Handle budgets, forecasts, and bank reconciliations.
• Work on production and touring accounts.

Skills

Music / Entertainment Industry Experience

Tour Accounting Experience

Education

AAT Qualification (or studying towards)

Job description

A challenging and exciting role has become available for a Tour Accountant to work in the Music Industry. Working for a leading International Music practice, the role will be looking after some extremely successful and well-known artists with Touring and general accounting.

The role will assist with a wide range of tasks including.

• Artist and performers accounts

• Production accounts and touring accounts with expenses

• Working closely with senior management and artists

• Budgets and forecasts

• Bank recs, sales and purchase ledger

• Tax duties

• VAT and general and ad-hoc projects

Working closely with Artists and their Management it is essential the candidate has previous Music / Entertainment Industry and Tour accounting experience. Working on the front line of the music industry this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed, apply now!!

The successful candidate will have experience in working in an accounting function and be studying an AAT qualification or open to starting.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.