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Accounts Assistant
- Contract Type: 1 Year FTC
- Location: Glasgow, UK (Hybrid) 3 Days From Office & 2 From Home
- Salary: £26-27k
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our clients Group Finance division. This role is pivotal in ensuring their clients, who are at the core of our operations, receive accurate and timely royalty reporting and payments. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for complex queries and will work closely with authors, agents, and internal teams.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Interpret royalty contracts, rules, and calculations to ensure accurate reporting and payments
- Investigate and resolve complex queries related to contracts, sales, units, and rates
- Maintain meticulous author records and provide precise author/agent statements and remittances
- Manage VAT and tax postings in compliance with legislation
- Oversee the review and approval of manual and automatic payment runs for royalties and advances
- Efficiently manage the royalties mailbox and daily error reports to capture rejected sales and other issues
- Adhere to SOX & audit controls and ensure data security in line with GDPR
- Participate in ad hoc tasks, project work, system updates testing, and may include some limited travel
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Understanding and experience with basic accounting principles
- Proven administrative experience
- Professionalism and effective communication skills
- Responsibility and ownership of tasks
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Excellent prioritisation skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Proficiency in Excel and Word
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit
- Highly self-motivated with a growth mindset
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a hybrid model, balancing office and home working
- Be part of a company that values innovation and a team-oriented approach
- Engage with a diverse and dynamic work environment
To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV to or hit the apply now button.
