Senior Manager – Music & Entertainment Accounting
THIS ROLE REQUIRES EXPERIENCE FROM ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our Business Management team, specialising in the Music & Entertainment sector. This is a key hire, combining hands-on delivery, team leadership, and client relationship management, with a strong focus on supporting high-profile clients and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
Client Delivery & Portfolio Management
- Manage a portfolio of high-value clients across the music and entertainment industry (artists, talent, touring entities, production companies)
- Oversee and review delivery of core services including bookkeeping, management accounts, cashflow forecasting, and financial reporting
- Act as the primary point of contact, providing strategic financial guidance and ensuring exceptional client service
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of accountants and assistants
- Review work, ensure quality control, and support team development
- Allocate work effectively and manage team performance against deadlines
Hands-on Accounting
- Remain actively involved in the preparation and review of accounts, VAT, and financial processes
- Support complex client requirements, including multi-entity structures, royalties, and touring finances
Business Development & Market Presence
- Build and maintain relationships within the music and entertainment industry
- Identify and win new business opportunities
- Represent the firm in the market, attending events and networking within the sector
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and client delivery
- Support implementation of systems and best practices across the team
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong experience within Business Management / Music & Entertainment accounting
- Proven track record managing a client portfolio and delivering high-quality service
- Experience leading or mentoring a team
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (management accounts, VAT, financial reporting)
- Commercially aware with the ability to identify and win new business
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Desirable
- Experience working with high-profile or HNW clients
- Knowledge of royalties, touring, or entertainment-specific financial structures
- Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA )
Profile
- Hands-on, proactive, and commercially minded
- Confident managing both clients and internal teams
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
- Passion or interest in the music and entertainment industry