Kobalt Hiring for Finance Assistant Job at London, England Full Time

Joining a Global Finance Central Services team and reporting to the Central Services Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will be part of the team responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and control of the UK & US purchase and sales ledger and the timely settling of invoices and expenses. The assistant will also support the finance team with other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.

“This past year as a Finance Assistant at Kobalt Music has been an experience that has greatly exceeded my expectations. I was introduced to a vital role within the financial side of the company and also had a talented and diverse team to aid and guide me through the day to day tasks. I have learned a lot during my placement at Kobalt, but the most important takeaway for me was that there is so much more for me to learn, the opportunities are endless.” Rafsan Elahi

“I’ve had an amazing first year at Kobalt. Not only have I had an amazing team structure to support me but as my understanding of my role has grown and the fact that I have real autonomy over it, has allowed me to not only learn more about the financial world but also build really solid relationships within the company.” Nikhil Sheth
WHAT DOES A FINANCE ASSISTANT AT KOBALT DO?

• You are recording UK & US invoices received and booking these into the accounting system
• You will be agreeing invoices to purchase orders and arranging payments to suppliers
• You will be paying Kobalt clients when statements are issued
• You will produce timely reports on the purchase ledger
• You are inputting data to the Kobalt in-house royalties database
• You will be preparing bank reconciliations
• Plus any ad-hoc tasks and projects as required

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You have excellent organizational 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 manage multiple stakeholders
• Bonus points for demonstrating strong Excel skills and aptitude for working with large volumes of numerical data
• But most important is that you can adapt to a fast-paced and changing 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)

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 The Weeknd, 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 (Dua Lipa).
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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. A full DBS check will be conducted on acceptance of 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.

Job Type: Full-time