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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.  |
