Business Manager Music

Job Title

Business Manager Music

Location

London

Salary

£65,000 - £75,000

I'm currently working with a firm that is looking to recruit a Business Manager to their team, focusing on a fully-fledged music portfolio. The firm continues to invest heavily in its people, technology, and specialist service lines, offering employees genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

What you will be doing as a Business Manager - Music

• Managing a portfolio of music industry clients, providing accounting, financial management, and business advisory services
• Acting as the main point of contact for artists, talent, managers, advisers, and related stakeholders
• Reviewing tour accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, year-end files, and other client deliverables
• Providing technical guidance on accounting, compliance, and operational matters
• Liaising with specialist advisers including royalty consultants, tax specialists, and international counterparts where required
• Leading, mentoring, and developing team members to support both performance and career progression
• Managing workflow, resource planning, and delivery across the pod to ensure deadlines and service standards are met
• Driving process improvements, efficiencies, and best practice across systems and reporting
• Monitoring key financial and operational metrics across the portfolio
• Taking ownership of complex or sensitive client matters and providing commercially focused solutions
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the Music, Media & Entertainment offering
• Building strong internal relationships across service lines to deliver a seamless client experience

What you will need to succeed as a Business Manager - Music

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification
• Strong experience within Business Management, Accounts & Business Services, or a similar client-facing accounting environment
• Previous experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading a team
• Exposure to music, entertainment, media, sport, or creative industry clients would be highly advantageous
• Strong technical accounting and compliance knowledge
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong organisational and leadership abilities with experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Why join this firm?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to a unique and high-profile client base
• Opportunity to work within a recognised Music, Media & Entertainment specialist team
• Strong commitment to learning, development, and career progression
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Modern, values-led business with a strong focus on innovation and positive impact
• Clear opportunities to take on greater responsibility and progress your career

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP!

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