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Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Sauce Recruitment Ltd

Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Our client is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in central London, specifically in the music industry.
Candidates should have an Accounting/Finance degree, be pursuing ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, or have experience as an AAT trainee.
The role requires oversight of Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations, and general accounting tasks with a focus on detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in accounting software, strong Excel skills, and experience with multicurrency transactions are essential for this position.
The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should ideally have at least 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Are you ready to advance your accounting career in the vibrant music industry?Our client is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their close-knit finance team in central London. If you hold an Accounting/Finance degree, are pursuing ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, or have experience as an AAT trainee, they’d love to hear from you!Our client empowers independent labels, distributors, and rights-holders globally, representing tens of thousands of labels and hundreds of thousands of artists.Key Responsibilities:

Oversee Accounts Payable using advanced AI character recognition technology
Conduct weekly bank reconciliations and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure accurate posting and management of expense creditors/accounts payable
Reconcile intercompany accounts and generate invoices
Manage petty cash and staff expenses
Assist with general accounting tasks and month-end reporting
Investigate budget vs. actual variances
Support the Finance team with ad hoc projects

What They’re Looking For:

Experience with accounting software (preferably Sage and Sage Intelligence)
Proficiency in multicurrency transactions (USD/EUR/GBP)
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups
Excellent attention to detail and numerical confidence
Strong time management and organizational abilities
Ability to work independently and under pressure
A passion for music and supporting independent artists
Tech-savvy, ideally with experience in AI character recognition
Exposure to music and royalties management is a plus

If you’re a self-driven, dedicated individual who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, apply now to help shape the future of independent music with our client!

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