Accounting & Business Manager - Music - #2085393

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.