Company Description
Pushkin Press, winner of Independent Publisher of the Year at the 2026 British Book Awards, is an independent publisher of novels, essays, memoirs, and children’s books, ranging from timeless classics to contemporary works. The company is known for showcasing high-quality writing from around the world, including acclaimed twentieth‑century authors such as Stefan Zweig and Marcel Aymé. Pushkin Press also champions award‑winning contemporary voices like Andrés Neuman and Ayelet Gundar‑Goshen. Its mission is to publish the world’s best stories—books that readers return to again and again—within a collaborative, literature‑focused environment.
Role Description
This is a full‑time, Accounts & Royalties Assistant role based in the London Area, United Kingdom. The Accounts & Royalties Assistant will report directly to the Finance Manager and support day‑to‑day finance operations, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing weekly payment runs. The role will assist with managing royalty statements, administer contracts within BiblioSuite, produce monthly royalty reports, and prepare payments to authors and agents. Responsibilities include supporting credit control by monitoring outstanding balances, sending reminders, and updating records in a timely manner. The Accounts & Royalties Assistant will also help prepare reports for management, liaise with colleagues and external partners to resolve queries, and maintain accurate, well‑organized financial documentation.
Person Specification
- Demonstrable experience in a bookkeeping or finance assistant role
- Strong working knowledge of royalty recording, processing, and payments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with high attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to liaise across departments
- Prior experience in publishing or media
- Experience with Xero or equivalent accounting software
- Familiarity with BiblioSuite or a comparable publishing management system
- Exposure to multi‑currency or cross‑border (UK/US) accounting
What Pushkin Press Offers
- Flexible hybrid working from our London office at Somerset House and remotely. Our working day is 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday with flexible working by arrangement
- Competitive salary, 32 days holiday (20 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and 4 days gifted over Christmas), pro rata for part‑time, optional remote working throughout August, pension, discounts at Somerset House, 60% discount on company books, and onsite prayer room
- Pushkin strives to be an equal opportunities employer. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may require when attending an interview
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Pushkin Press does not sponsor visa applications
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