Location
London Office (Aldwych)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
MUSIC·TEAM, part of THE·TEAM, is a leading global agency representing prominent artists across all genres for live performance, touring, brand partnerships, and beyond. We are seeking a Tour Accountant to join our team, responsible for settling the financial aspects of our clients' tours. This role involves confirming the accuracy of all settlement details including compensation, withholding tax, and deductions, while acting as the liaison between agents, clients, and clients’ business managers to ensure timely and accurate tour settlements.

Key responsibilities include reviewing settlement details to confirm full artist compensation, processing refunds for cancellations, verifying deductions and withholding tax, calculating THE·TEAM’s liability for non-resident withholding tax, and charging back applicable expenses. You will prepare and manage tour statements from initial drafts through approvals, resolve discrepancies, submit final statements, and collect funds due to THE·TEAM. Additionally, you will provide financial analysis for artist advances and loans, oversee disbursement and repayment, and manage the work of the Client Accountant, Assistant Client Accountant, and Accounts Administrators. Training and supporting team members to develop their skills is also a vital part of this role.

Maintaining the highest degree of financial confidentiality for artists and taking on additional tasks as assigned are essential to success in this position.

Experience
- Experience with live events or touring is a plus
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience

About you
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Impeccable communication skills (oral, interpersonal, and written)
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and anticipate issues proactively, determining next steps quickly
- High level of self-motivation, autonomy, and initiative
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced working environment

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Finance