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Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Sauce Recruitment Ltd

Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 12 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 a passionate Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in central London, focusing on the music industry.
Candidates should have a degree in Accounting/Finance and ideally be pursuing ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, or have AAT trainee experience.
The role offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year, depending on experience.
Key responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable, conducting bank reconciliations, and managing petty cash and staff expenses.
Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software, particularly Sage, are preferred, along with a passion for music.

Our client is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their close-knit finance team in central London.

Full Job Description

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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