Senior Accountants Assistant - Talent Management

CompanyHandle Recruitment

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/21/2026

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Human resource managers and directors

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£52,900 (£27.13 per hour)

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Description

Handle Recruitment are working in partnership with a globally recognised player in the entertainment industry in their search for a senior accounts assistant. Working across the Music, TV and Film departments this all round accounting role will be responsible for providing accurate and timely accounting information to assist in day-to-day processes for the Music, TV and Film clients.

Suitable for an experience accountant from within the entertainment sector, this role will sit within a well established finance function and will include the below responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Reviewing contracts, schedules and bookings for accuracy and compliance when submitted to the finance system.
Preparing and delivering buyer invoices when requested by agent's or their assistants.
Tracking, allocating and chasing invoice payments for clients.
Preparing daily bank reconciliations for the client bank accounts.
Money In (importing bank receipts to cash receipt register)
Match and apply cash receipts to payment lines on booking reports
Preparing and reviewing client commission invoices and statements
Preparing commission / booking fee invoices for Music department.

Handle agent/client/manager / accountant queries regarding cash receipts, invoicing, and client payments.

Reviewing and withholding taxes for all non UK clients

Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the accounting teams when required.

Escalate issues, as needed with the FC

Request and help implement process improvements where necessary

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in a similar role within media would be preferred.
Experience of accounting, including bank reconciliations and multi currency transactions.
Experience with Excel and Outlook.
Conscientious worker with attention to accuracy and detail.
Excellent critical thinking and a pro-active attitude/takes ownership of their role
Friendly and personable manner and able to liaise with confidence in dealings with agents, promoters and artist business managers.
Ability to work under multiple tight deadlines and prioritise effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills when dealing with both internal and external
stakeholders.
Ability to develop business relationships with individuals globally, at all levels.

Ability to remain highly discreet with personal and confidential information.

This is a fantastic and progressive accounts position working with some of the best talent in the entertainment sector! Apply now!

Desired Skills and Experience

Handle Recruitment are working in partnership with a globally recognised player in the entertainment industry in their search for a senior accounts assistant. Working across the Music, TV and Film departments this all round accouning role will be responsible for providing accurate and timely accounting information to assist in day-to-day processes for the Music, TV and Film clients.

Suitable for an experience accountant within the entertainment sector, this role will sit within a well established finance function and will include the below responseibilties.

Responsibilities:

* Reviewing contracts, schedules and bookings for accuracy and compliance when submitted to the finance system.
* Preparing and delivering buyer invoices when requested by agent's or their assistants.
* Tracking, allocating and chasing invoice payments for clients.
* Preparing daily bank reconciliations for the client bank accounts.
* Money In (importing bank receipts to cash receipt register)
* Match and apply cash receipts to payment lines on booking reports
* Preparing and reviewing client commission invoices and statements
* Preparing commission / booking fee invoices for Musi

c department.
* Handle agent/client/manager / accountant queries regarding cash receipts, invoicing, and client payments.
* Reviewing and withholding FEU taxes for all non UK clients
* Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the accounting teams when required.
* Escalate issues, as needed with the FC
* Request and help implement process improvements where necessary

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
* Previous experience in a similar role within media would be preferred.
* Experience of accounting, including bank reconciliations and multicurrency transactions.
* Experience with Excel and Outlook.
* Conscientious worker with attention to accuracy and detail.
* Excellent critical thinking and a pro-active attitude/takes ownership of their role
* Friendly and personable manner and able to liaise with confidence in dealings with agents, promoters and artist business managers.
* Ability to work under multiple tight deadlines and prioritise effectively.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills when dealing with both internal and external
* stakeholders.
* Ability to develop business relationships with individuals globally, at all levels.
* Ability to remain highly discreet with personal and confidential information.

This is a fantastic and progressive accounts position working with some of the best talent in the entertainment sector! Apply now!

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.