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, assessing THE·TEAM’s liability for non-resident withholding tax, and managing chargebacks for expenses. You will prepare and handle tour statements from start to finish, coordinating approvals and resolving discrepancies to ensure balanced records. Additionally, you will submit statements to clients, collect funds due to THE·TEAM, provide financial analysis for artist advances and loans, and oversee disbursement and repayment of approved advances.

This role also includes managing and supporting the Client Accountant, Assistant Client Accountant, and Accounts Administrators, providing training to new and existing team members, maintaining the highest degree of financial confidentiality, and taking on additional tasks as assigned. The position requires working effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

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
- 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
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience is required