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Bookkeeper - Live Music, Touring and Music Management

Handle Recruitment
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Handle Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper for a Live Music and Music Management company.
  • The role offers a hands-on accounting opportunity and is crucial for the company's operations ahead of the 2024 festival season.
  • Candidates should have experience with Xero, Excel, and ideally some background in the Music or Live Events industry.
  • The position requires strong numerical and communication skills, with a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year.
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required for applicants.

Handle Recruitment are currently seeking a Bookkeeper to join an established Live Music and Music Management company! Working for one of the most successful companies within the Industry, this role provides a fantastic and very hands on accounting opportunity and will play a key role in assisting in the companies drive forward into the festival season in 2024.

Working within a brilliant team environment and working closely with the Head of Finance, the duties will involve but not be limited to the below tasks:

  • Prepare VAT returns and understanding of VAT on expense claims
  • Analysis of ticket income remittance statements
  • Liaise directly with suppliers, ticket agencies, venues and show reps
  • General
  • Cash book and bank reconciliation
  • Sales day book, sales ledger and debtors ledger
  • Tour/Festival and Event Accounting
  • Analysis of company credit card statements
  • Writing cheques for artists/bands and management
  • Preparing transfer documents
  • Setting up internet payments
  • Liaising with the external accountants

Along with strong numerical skills, communication skills and a strong passion for the Entertainment Industry and the Live Music sector, applicants must have had exposure to Xero and be experienced in using Excel.

Music, Live Events and Media Industry experience is desirable but candidates passionate about the sector can be considered. Apply now!

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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.