Accounting & Business Manager - Music
3 days ago
London
Accounting & Business Manager - Music Shape the Financial Success of Leading Music Industry Clients Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for the music industry and a talent for building trusted client relationships? Our client are seeking an Accounting & Business Manager to lead the delivery of specialist business management services to a portfolio of high-profile music clients. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with strategic advisory work, supporting artists, talent, management teams and music-related businesses through every stage of their financial journey. You'll take ownership of a growing and commercially valuable client portfolio while leading a team of talented accounting professionals. Acting as a trusted adviser, you'll provide financial insight, operational guidance and commercial support in a fast-paced and dynamic sector. The Opportunity As Accounting & Business Manager, you will oversee the delivery of comprehensive business management services, ensuring the highest standards of technical accuracy, compliance and client service. You'll play a key leadership role, managing client relationships, driving team performance and contributing to the continued growth of the music division. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with high-profile clients on a variety of specialist matters including tour accounting, budgeting, VAT, financial reporting, contracts and wider commercial considerations. Key Responsibilities Client Portfolio Management • Manage a portfolio of music industry clients, acting as their primary point of contact., • Build trusted, long-term relationships with artists, talent representatives and music businesses., • Provide proactive financial, operational and strategic advice., • Lead discussions regarding scope of work, service delivery and fees., • Identify opportunities to enhance client service and support business growth. Technical Accounting & Advisory • Review and oversee the preparation of management accounts, year-end files, VAT returns and tour accounts., • Ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance across all client deliverables., • Provide guidance on complex accounting and compliance matters., • Liaise with external specialists, including royalty consultants and international tax advisers where required., • Maintain strong technical knowledge and ensure best practice across the team. Leadership & Team Development • Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals., • Conduct regular one-to-ones, coaching sessions and performance reviews., • Support career development and succession planning within the team., • Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement. Operational Excellence • Oversee workflow management, resource planning and delivery timelines., • Drive process improvements and efficiencies through effective use of systems and technology., • Monitor key performance metrics and ensure delivery against team objectives., • Identify and resolve operational challenges before they impact service delivery. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement • Work closely with colleagues across specialist service areas., • Contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives., • Build strong internal relationships to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients., • Represent the business professionally with clients, advisers and industry contacts. About You We're looking for a commercially minded and client-focused accounting professional who thrives in a relationship-driven environment. Experience • Significant experience within accounting and business services, including several years in a management role., • Proven experience managing a client portfolio and delivering high-quality advisory services., • Experience working with clients within the music, entertainment, media or creative sectors is highly desirable., • Demonstrable experience leading and developing teams. Skills • Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking., • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills., • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise at senior levels., • Strong organisational and project management capabilities., • Ability to manage complex and high-profile client engagements., • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. Qualifications • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)., • Significant post-qualification experience. 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.