Kobalt Music is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Global Finance team. Reporting into the Senior Manager of Accounting, you will be part of the team responsible for performing accounting functions for our Publishing business unit. Functions are inclusive of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis to support the financial close as well as participating in the annual audit preparation. You will also also support the broader finance team with other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.

WHAT DOES A FINANCE ASSISTANT AT KOBALT DO?

• You execute month-end operations of the Publishing accounting department ensuring accurate results are delivered in a timely fashion; includes the preparation and postings of all revenue, cost of sales, and accrual journal entries and completion of reconciliations.
• You monitor/reconcile intercompany transactions for multiple worldwide entities.
• You collaborate with key finance business partners (FP&A, Tax, Legal, Client Affairs, and Publishing Operations) to ensure accuracy of accruals and account balances as well assist in cross-functional requests.
• You liaise with external auditors to manage various annual audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility including preparation of work papers and memos.
• You will also provide support in ad hoc tasks and projects as required.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You have excellent organisational and time management skills as well as great awareness of deadlines and competing priorities
• You are a strong team player and communicator with ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Bonus points for demonstrating strong Excel skills and aptitude for working with large volumes of numerical data.
• Most importantly is that you can adapt to a fast-paced department as well as have an interest in obtaining an ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualification (Kobalt will support you through the qualification and cover any cost of study materials, course fees and exam entry fees plus you'll be entitled to between 1.5 to 2.5 days paid study leave days for your first attempt at any paper depending on level subject to a limit of ten days in any calendar year).

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WHY CHOOSE US?

At Kobalt we’ve prioritized creators since we first started in 2000. Our music services and the technology we’ve built helps make the industry more fair and rewarding for artists.

We’re trusted by some of the world’s biggest names like Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, Phoebe Bridgers, Nick Cave, Wolf Alice and Sam Fender and songwriters such as Simon Aldred (Rag N Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).

We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.

Work-Life Balance: Our hybrid work model ensures close relationships with your team, the perks of office life, and the flexibility to work from home.

Global Corporate Discounts: You get access to Perkbox gives you access to over 4,000 perks and discounts worldwide.

Leave Entitlement: On top of generous leave entitlement, our offices close between Christmas & New Years Days, plus we give 4 additional days a year for self-care. In the summer period, we also enjoy Friday afternoons off during July and August.

Good Vibes: We provide a subscription to Calm, access to the Perkbox Wellbeing Hub, and an employee assistance program to support your well-being.

Family friendly benefits: Enhanced health insurance, pension and parental leave entitlement.

Learning Opportunities: We offer a range of tools and support to help you stay on track with your development goals, so you can grow and succeed in your career.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. A full DBS check will be conducted on acceptance of the offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.