Head of Accounts - £60k Salary
 
A small literary agency in central London with 15 staff are looking for a Head of Accounts - you will be heading up a team of three. Remote working fine, or central London office available if preferred.
 
The company is a well-established, independently-owned, leading literary agency based in King's Cross, London. They negotiate deals and represent writers/manage careers in all media throughout the UK, America and internationally: mainly publishing but also film/TV/stage.
 
They are looking for someone to manage their busy accounts department when the current head of department leaves in August. There are two support staff, one of whom focuses on foreign income and the other who assists the current head of department in the day to day checking and processing of payments.
 
The company will require you to be familiar with VAT rules and be used to reporting commission income. The current head of department also produces monthly management accounting, VAT, and account reconciliations so, preferably, you will be a qualified accountant with experience of Sage as well as good Excel skills and the ability to work independently on the company finances in support of our external company accountant. Payroll is managed externally, but you will oversee this.
 
In an ideal world the company are looking for someone who has worked in an agency accounts department or with experience of publishing or talent management accounting. Familiarity with Bradbury Phillips software & a thorough knowledge of royalties, sub-rights and accounting procedures, international tax rules and regulations is advantageous.
 
Start date could do with being in August, but the company are flexible for the right person.
 
Any interest? Drop us an updated CV across with your current salary, confirmation you are interested, and we will get back in touch.