Management Accountant chez PRS for Music

Music wouldn't exist without the work of songwriters, composers and publishers. We're here to represent them and make sure that they are paid for their work. After more than a century in the industry, we continue to innovate as a world-leading organisation.  

The Role

To support the Finance Manager in maintenance and development of accounting procedures and controls for PFM, PRS and MCPS around the balance sheet, tax, intercompany, statutory accounts and audit. Working collaboratively with other members of the Management Accounts team, ensure that allocated ledgers are accurately maintained, reconciled and reported on a timely basis. Optimise use of finance systems and development of processes to deliver continuous improvement.

As a key part of the wider PRS Finance function, the Management Accounts team sits at the heart of PRS, working collabaratively with colleagues across the business. By assuring integrity of the financial records, we play a key part in allowing PRS to distribute royalties to our members on an accurate & timely basis.

As our Management Accountant, some of your day to day duties will include…

• Work around month end, assuring journals are posted accurately, balance sheet reconciliations are completed promptly with variances being investigated & followed up on, and working with stakeholders both internally & externally to provide accurate reporting
• Assist with monthly & quarterly VAT returns
• Ensure processes & procedures are up to date and as efficient as possible - where appropriate, provide recommendations for improvements & drive those through to completion
• Assist with both internal & external audit where required, including contributing to preparations of schedules & working papers

For a full list of duties, please email the recruitment team and request a copy of the job description.

At PRS for Music, we want you to bring the best version of yourself to work. We believe that celebrating individuality promotes a culture of acceptance and openness. Along with being whoever you want to be, in an ideal world you will also have: 

• Part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (actively studying would be an advantage)
• Relevant statutory accounting experience from industry or practice desirable
• At least 2 years' experience working in a finance role
• Strong Excel skills

What’s in it for you?

Here are just a few things that set PRS for Music apart from the crowd:

• We trust, value, and support our people to make the difference

• We believe that diversity of thought and experience provides the platform for innovation and creativity

• We are consciously inclusive and have eight Affinity Groups which you can join and make an impact 

• We invest in the development of our people to drive our ambitions forward

• We offer a range of family friendly leave including enhanced maternity and paternity, grandparent, fertility, reproductive and menopause support. 
• We know time to rest and recharge is important which is why we offer 25 days holiday entitlement with the option to top up twice annually up to a maximum of 30 days
• Employees can work from anywhere in the world for up to eight weeks of the year
• Plus a whole range of other benefits, including retail discounts, gym discounts, season ticket or bicycle loan. 

The Process

Our interview process for this role is simple:

• First stage interview will take place in person at our London Bridge Hub.

• Second stage interview will take place virtually on MS Teams.

We use competency-based questions within our interviews. This allows you to provide examples of situations where you have had to demonstrate the required skills relevant to the role you are applying for. To assist your preparation for interview, research the STAR method to aid bringing your examples to life.

Location

We offer a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work from home up to three days a week.

To ensure the health and safety of all our employees, if you wish to work from home for more than 2.5 days per week, we will conduct a quick and easy remote-working assessment. 

If you sound like you could be the right person for the job, apply now.

At PRS we are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging for all. We have taken a holistic approach to ensure that no one feels excluded regardless of age, class, sexuality, gender, race, religion, or ability. We value the needs of everyone in our organisation and strive to build an environment where our employee’s contributions are recognised in order that everyone may thrive.