A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Royalties Accountant to join our growing finance
team in an exciting start-up environment. Providing a friendly and relaxed environment where the
emphasis is on the quality of your work, and as a Royalties Accountant, in administering first class
monthly royalty reporting for external partner organisations and internal use. The role will be fast-paced
and constantly evolving and there will be plenty of opportunity for growth and development in your
finance career.
Detailed Job Description/ Responsibilities:
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To manage the royalty reporting process and ensure the timely and accurate preparation of
royalty statements
The reconciliation of royalty accounts
To assist the royalty payment process
To drive forward efficiency gains within the royalty reporting process
To work closely with the rest of the finance team, business information and legal team
Prepare monthly royalty reports for submission to labels, publishers and other content partners
Perform analysis of system interface and monitor any track mapping errors
Prepare journal entries, royalty account reconciliations, and lead schedules
Prepare monthly billing variance analysis and manage queries from labels and publishers
Prepare label and publisher royalty expense analyses
Assist with audit requests
Obtain good working knowledge of label and publisher contracts and deals with other partners
Assist with royalty projects such as updates to reporting system for new applications
Special Projects as needed
Essential Competencies/Skills:
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3+ years of Accounting experience
Proven royalty experience within a major royalty or music licensing department
Excellent ability to quickly read, understand and assess a contract
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills needed in interacting with various departments
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong communication skills and the ability to be a team player
Good all round knowledge of music industry including external bodies is preferred, but not
essential
Education Required:
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Degree in finance or accounting. Part qualified ACCA/CA/ACA
B in GCSE Maths