Job Description

You will be working in all areas across the function and interacting with many different stakeholders. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the day to day running of the department and play a key role in the daily accounting and financial reporting activities of the business. The role will be varied and involve working with a range of internal and external data sets, as well as building relationships with stakeholders internally and externally.

The ideal candidate is reliable, efficient and thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Knowledge or passion of the music/entertainment industry always a plus. This role has end to end ownership of the client sales and settlement process to include:

• Maintaining client contracts and setting up all new clients.
• Process weekly sales transactions and report sales to management
• Responsibility for the bank reconciliation process, ensuring all transactions are fully reconciled, and following up queries as necessary
• Prepare and pay weekly client settlements
• Liaise with clients on any queries and ensure timely resolution of same
• Monitor Client Creditor reports and follow up older items for closure
• Post transactions and prepare month end reconciliations
• Process the daily sales on our in-house accounting system
• Gaining an in depth understanding and knowledge of Client deals
• Preparation and review of weekly settlements for clients in a timely manner
• Liaising with clients and maintaining strong relationships by resolving queries promptly
• Monitor Client Creditor reports and follow up older items for closure
• Preparation of month-end corporate reports
• Preparation and posting of month-end journals within prescribed deadlines
• Monthly reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts within strict deadlines
• Assist with the internal and external statutory audit process
• Other ad-hoc projects and duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Student/Part-Qualified accountant, open to all levels
• IT Proficiency a must, previous experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle a plus
• Previous experience working in a finance department
• Experience of working in a multi-division and international company preferred.
• Great teammate with strong communication and social skills
• Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to identify and prevent potential problems, as well as challenge and improve existing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of accounting basics
• Highly motivated and dynamic – ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets in a time-conscious manner
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Proactive attitude
• Self-Starter, capable of working both on their own initiative and as part of team.
• Ability to remain positive and calm under pressure.
• Works well in a team environment and always willing to help others
• An ongoing interest in solving and improving financial issues
• Hands-on with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
• Possesses excellent organization and time management skills and can manage multiple assignments concurrently.