Senior Accountant | Music & Entertainment | £37.5k–£50K | North West (remote)

Overview

Harmonic Finance | Certified B Corp is recruiting a Senior Accountant to support EMEA operations for a fast-growing global music and entertainment business. This role combines technical finance with commercial impact in a dynamic, international environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Owning the day-to-day accounting across multiple labels and entities (journals, reconciliations, ledgers)
• Taking the lead on month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Reviewing and processing artist advances and related costs
• Reconciling statements from DSPs (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.)
• Supporting the delivery of financial statements under GAAP/IFRS
• Helping with tax filings and statutory reporting across the region
• Providing input into budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensuring internal controls and financial policies are followed
• Spotting ways to improve processes and reporting efficiency

What we’re looking for (Essential)

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• 3+ years’ professional accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs)
• Detail-focused, organised, and comfortable working across multiple priorities
• Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with global teams

What we’d like to see (Bonus)

• Experience in music, media, or entertainment
• Familiarity with royalty accounting
• Understanding of music revenue streams (DSPs, publishing, UGC, PROs)
• Ability to navigate artist/distribution contracts
• A genuine love of music and creativity

Location

Remote - occasional in-person meet-ups in Manchester or Liverpool

Company & Culture

We’re excited to be working with one of the fastest-growing names in global music and entertainment. Founded 10+ years ago, this award-winning business has scaled to over 300+ people worldwide, generating 15 billion+ streams every month and powering some of the industry’s most innovative brands. They also run one of the biggest Gen Z entertainment platforms, reaching hundreds of millions of followers across social media. With impressive growth and a culture that blends creativity with sharp commercial thinking, this is a brilliant time to join.

Compensation & Benefits

This range is provided by Harmonic Finance | Certified B Corp. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Other

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EEO Statement

At Harmonic, we are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Musicians, Entertainment Providers, and Movies, Videos, and Sound

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