Assistant - Creative Division

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Bookkeeping QuickBooks Data entry Payroll VAT returns Balance sheet reconciliation Credit control Client communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant - Creative Division

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Location: London (Hybrid) | Type: Full-time, Associate level | Closing Date: 15/05/2026

THE ROLE

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking for a challenging and exciting role with one of the leading Music, Media and Entertainment accountancy firms in the industry. Reporting to two managers in the firm’s music, media and entertainment division, you will be assisting on a large portfolio of predominately high profile musicians.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Data entry/day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting for a portfolio of clients
  • Posting payroll journals and reconciliation of PAYE/NIC control accounts
  • Raising sales invoices in accordance with client contracts and updating of client contract schedule as appropriate
  • Credit Control
  • Payment runs
  • Basic balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparation of internal month end checklist
  • Preparation of VAT returns for manager review
  • Assisting with preparation of tour accounts
  • Assisting with all aspects of the portfolio’s financial and personal affairs, as per the client’s needs
  • Preparing social security forms for tour personnel
  • Client communication via telephone & email

WHO YOU ARE

  • ‘Can do’ attitude
  • Uses initiative
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Genuine interest in the Music industry

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • At least two years bookkeeping experience using accountancy software (QuickBooks would be desirable)
  • Good foundation knowledge of data entry aspect of bookkeeping is essential
  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a focus on accountancy or mathematics. 1-year placement experience within accountancy is highly advantageous

BENEFITS

  • Fantastic private medical insurance*
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional days over the December holidays
  • 3% Pension contribution
  • Cashback scheme for medical expenses*
  • Group Life Insurance*
  • Mental Wellbeing and Physical Health Support
  • Regular social events and activities – including pizza, breakfast and/or drinks on the rooftop terrace, office, or local venues
  • Cycle to work scheme*
  • Season ticket loans*
  • Workplace nursery scheme
  • Excellent office space in Fitzrovia

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

9.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Flexible working: 3 days (+) in office, 2 days at home.

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