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Royalties Accountant x 2 New

Job reference

59864_1785947936

Salary

£16 - £20 per hour

Location

London

Industry sector

Accounting, Finance

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

05/08/2026

Closing date

26/08/2026

Royalty, Contract & Client Reporting

* Collect, review, and process royalty reports and sales projections from licensees, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and accurate invoicing of royalties.

* Manage royalty invoicing and client remittances in line with contractual and operational requirements, fulfilling obligations under Client Representation Agreements.

* Track receivables and collaborate with Credit Control and Commercial teams to drive timely collection and query resolution.

* Interpret licensing contracts to determine financial terms, reporting requirements, and commission structures.

* Reconcile and validate royalty reports against contractual commitments, identifying variances or irregularities.

* Ensure client payments are accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner.

* Respond to queries from licensees, clients, auditors, and internal teams, providing supporting documentation and financial analysis.

Accounting & Reporting

* Prepare and post month-end journals, including revenue and cost accruals, bad debt provisions, and write-offs.

* Perform reconciliations of royalty, reserve, and other key general ledger accounts.

* Support the preparation of monthly management reports, including:

* Cost of Sales (COS) and G&A analysis

* Revenue & variance analysis

* Liaise with Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate supplier payments.

Finance Business Partnering & Analysis

* Support quarterly royalty forecasts, cash flow tracking, and ad-hoc revenue analysis.

* Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial, Legal, and Operations to ensure accurate and timely information flow.

* Assist in preparing client presentations and internal reporting packs for senior management.