Trust Accountant & TV Speakers

Creative Artists Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment agency is seeking a Trust Accountant for their TV and Speakers division in London. This role involves managing various accounting tasks such as reviewing contracts, preparing invoices, and handling client queries. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, strong skills in Excel, and exceptional attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for someone thriving in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to accuracy and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Experience in multi-currency transactions.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and deliver buyer invoices.
• Track and chase invoice payments for clients.
• Handle queries regarding cash receipts.
• Communicate regularly with management about processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in accounting roles

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Trust Accountant - TV & Speakers page is loaded## Trust Accountant - TV & Speakerslocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR8385## **Job Description****THE AGENCY**Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand management and consumer product licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world.The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, form brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by*Forbes*for 10 consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search.Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, London, Nashville, Munich, Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, among other locations globally. For more information, please visit.**OVERVIEW**We are seeking a professional to strengthen the TV, Speakers and Music Trust Accounting team. This position will be focused on various accounting tasks and will be responsible for providing accurate, timely accounting information to assist in day-to-day processes for TV (Scripted and Non Scripted), Speakers and Music clients. This is a perfect opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment.**Responsibilities:*** Reviewing TV, Speakers and Music contracts, schedules and bookings for accuracy and compliance when submitted to the finance system.* Preparing and delivering buyer invoices on AX when requested by agent’s or their assistants.* Tracking, allocating and chasing invoice payments for TV and Speakers clients.* Preparing daily bank reconciliations for the client trust bank accounts.* Money In (importing bank receipts to cash receipt register)* Match and apply cash receipts to payment lines on booking reports (i.e., cash receipt application).* Preparing and reviewing client commission invoices and statements for the TV and Speakers departments. Preparing commission / booking fee invoices for Music department.* Handle agent/client/manager/trust accountant queries regarding cash receipts, invoicing and client payments.* Reviewing and withholding FEU taxes for all non UK Music clients and reporting to Supervisors.* Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Music and TV Trust Accounts team, coordinating with the other Trust Accounting teams when required.* Escalate issues, as needed, to the Trust supervisor or the Financial Controller.* Communicate and feedback to management regularly on the developing TV, Speakers and Music department processes.* Request and help implement process improvements where necessary to further develop processes as these departments grow further.**QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS*** Previous experience in a similar role would be preferred.* Good basic knowledge and experience of accounting, including bank reconciliations and multi-currency transactions.* Experience with Excel and Outlook.* Conscientious worker with attention to accuracy and detail.* Excellent critical thinking and a pro-active attitude/takes ownership of their role* Friendly and personable manner and able to liaise with confidence in dealings with Agents, Promoters and Artist Business Managers.* Ability to work under multiple tight deadlines and prioritise effectively.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders.* Ability to be a team player with a conscientious and motivated attitude.* Excellent organisational skills.* Ability to develop business relationships with individuals globally, at all levels.* Ability to remain highly discreet with personal and confidential information.* Experience working in an Accounts Receivable team desirable.* Experience working in the Media and Entertainment industry desirable.Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any 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, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.