An excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts receivable professional to join a fast-paced client accounting team within the entertainment industry.
About the Role
Working as part of the Client Accounts Receivable team, you will support the accurate and timely processing of high-volume client payments across Literature, Digital, Music and other talent departments. The role requires close collaboration with colleagues, assistants, agents, clients and banking partners, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity and financial control.
Key Responsibilities
- Process, record and allocate high volumes of client payments using SAP and the Treasury Management System (TMS).
- Prepare payments for transfer through Bank of America and liaise with banking partners to resolve tracking queries, rejected payments and other payment issues.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client account records and supporting files.
- Prepare and raise invoices, remittance advice and commission reports, including monthly reconciliation to the booking system.
- Complete daily bank reconciliations across multi-currency accounts, including GBP, USD, EUR and AUD.
- Review outstanding debtor balances and carry out appropriate credit control follow-up.
- Investigate and resolve queries relating to invoices, receipts, payment allocation and client accounts.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with assistants, agents and clients, developing an understanding of their operations to support the achievement of payment terms.
- Communicate relevant accounting or process changes clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Handle confidential financial information with discretion and maintain consistently high standards of integrity and professional conduct.
About You
- At least five years’ experience in accounts receivable, credit control or a closely related accounting role.
- Previous team leadership experience, with the initiative and interpersonal skills to guide, support and motivate colleagues in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced formulas, financial data analysis and reporting and Power BI.
- Proficiency in accounting software and financial management systems; experience with SAP is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information accurately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
- A resilient, proactive and ambitious approach, with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritise a varied workload and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- AAT qualified or actively working towards an AAT qualification.
- Working knowledge of VAT and withholding tax, with additional training provided where required.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within a creative agency, media, legal, property or other trust-accounting environment.
- An interest in music and the wider entertainment industry, together with an understanding of its distinctive financial processes.
- Familiarity with royalty accounting and music-specific revenue recognition.
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable accounts receivable professional who enjoys managing high-volume client payments and wants to develop their career in a collaborative, fast-moving entertainment environment.
WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
