Finance Assistant
London
Competitive Salary
Come As You Are.
As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are. All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.
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Are you a passionate music lover with a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills? We are seeking a Finance Support Specialist to join our dynamic team and provide support to our Finance Managers. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for recording revenue, cost of sales and supporting monthly/quarterly reporting. You will work with a mid-sized accounts department and manage work for a large number of legal entities. You'll need to bring your A-game to consistently meet deadlines and think outside the box to simplify and improve processes.
What You'll Be Doing.
- Process cash match entries for all companies within the UK group – royalty system.
- Work with withholding tax applications and update WHT portal to make sure we're operating efficiently.
- Reconcile bank statements and liaise with masters and publishing royalties team to ensure accuracy.
- Assist with royalty reconciliation process to help our artists get paid.
- Continually simplify and improve processes - let's shake things up!
- Process receipts through FEBA (bank) on SAP.
- Reconcile balance sheets and prepare VAT returns, EC Sales, and other HMRC returns.
- Book monthly revenue and cost of sales.
- Prepare monthly P&L for our production music catalogue.
- Produce appropriate reports on a periodic basis.
- Journal entry and reconciliations.
- Assist the Manager - Finance, Senior Manager - Finance and other stakeholders as required and show us what a team player you are.
Who You Are.
- Experience in a mid-sized accounts department.
- Currently studying (or prepared to begin studying) towards an accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage work for a large number of legal entities.
- Methodical and organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Passion for music - of course!
Now, what's in it for you?
- 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
- Flexible working opportunities.
- 6 months full pay for all new parents regardless of gender and sexual orientation.
- Subsidised gym membership.
- Private Health Insurance.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Annual gig allowance.
- Artist showcases.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Season Ticket Loan.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Subscription to Headspace.
- Give As You Earn Scheme
- Excellent development opportunities.
- A fun and sociable office environment.
Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!
BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history. BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com
BMG is a new kind of music company. Our mission is clear; to help artists and songwriters make the very most of their songs and recordings in the digital age.
That’s why we offer the best creative support, provide the best access to platforms and work hard to maximize the value of each and every copyright, ensuring all our artists receive all payments promptly and accurately.
We are not a technology company – though we use the best technology. We are not just a music publisher or a record label – although we offer both services.
BMG is a company with service, transparency and fairness at its heart and a commitment to being the best international music company for songwriters, artists and everyone who works with us.
BMG is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.