Job reference
57416_1781874118
Company Name
Salary
Up to £20 per hour
Location
London
Industry sector
Media, Arts, Creative
Job type
Temporary | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
19/06/2026
Closing date
10/07/2026
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.
Other Responsibilities
* Provide cover for other Finance team members as needed.
* Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
* Support audits, both internal and external, with required documentation and reconciliations.
* Deliver ad-hoc analysis and project support as requested.
Skills & Qualifications
* Strong understanding of accounting principles (revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, reconciliations).
* Strong analytical acumen and aptitude, with exceptional attention to detail.
* Advanced Excel skills essential
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills - able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
* Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.