Accounts Semi Senior - Music and Entertainment Industry

Location: London

TPF Recruitment are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Semi Senior professional to join our clients accounts team within the fast-paced music and entertainment industry.

This role is central to ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance and strategic financial advisory across a diverse portfolio of artists, labels and creative projects.

As a key contributor to the finance function, you will play a vital role in managing complex accounting operations, supporting audit readiness, and delivering insightful financial analysis that drives business decisions. With a strong foundation in accounting principles and a passion for the creative sector, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain financial integrity, optimize processes and support the sustainable growth of our clients and business units.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a vibrant, deadline-driven environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact in a globally recognised industry.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end and year-end closing and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, HMRC regulations, and industry-specific financial standards within the music and entertainment sector.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and performance dashboards for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Provide advisory support to business units on financial planning, budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Collaborate with legal and tax teams to ensure accurate treatment of royalties, licensing fees and intellectual property income.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with contract terms, royalty statements and distribution agreements across artist and label portfolios.
• Lead reconciliation of complex revenue streams, including streaming, live events, sync licensing and merchandise sales.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and scalability of accounting operations.
• Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations as required.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of team capabilities and knowledge sharing.