Position Summary
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman London is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Account Manager to join our team of dedicated professionals. This full-time position will be based out of our London location on a hybrid basis following a (3) month probation period. The Account Manager acts as the primary point of contact for all client-related needs, is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finances of their assigned clients and oversees a staff of bookkeepers
Responsibilities
* Respond to client enquires and requests in a timely manner, disseminating client information internally as appropriate.
* Liaising with the client’s manager, agent, tour manager and lawyers
* Review and distribute mail/email.
* Oversee daily client activity, including requests and timely follow up on all outstanding matters.
* Review of contracts and ensuring all income due is invoiced and collected on a timely basis.
* Review workflow of bookkeepers (Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable, cash receipt and journal entry coding, general ledger, payroll, and financial statement review)
* Review bank balances, statements and approving transfers as needed
* Checking the preparation of management commission statements
* Review of VAT returns
* Review and/or preparation of management accounts including budget actual analysis
* Monitor credit card activity, credit score issues and order new credit cards
* Monitor insurance renewals and claims.
* New client set up, including bank accounts.
* Assist with home and car purchases including mortgage applications
* Dealing with clients touring activities including
- Review of budgets with tour managers
- Setting up invoice approval systems
- Working with the tour department to mitigate withholding taxes.
- Providing information for US CWA agreements on a timely basis
- Reviewing and following up on box office settlements
-Preparation of tour accounts including budget v actual analysis
- Liaison with tour manager and artist manger
* Finalisation of ledgers at year end and liaison with our Internal Accounts department to ensure timely preparation of statutory accounts.
* Providing information re taxable income arising in the tax year to the Tax department for them to prepare the clients personal and corporate tax returns. Liaising with our royalty departments regarding complex commission and royalty payable statements
* Liaising with our royalty departments regarding complex commission and royalty payable statements
* Other projects and duties, as assigned.
* Any other duties as required by your line manager or senior team which are proportionate to your level and remit.
Qualifications:
* Significant experience in a similar role in business management.
* A Levels and qualification in ACCA Part/ Fully qualified or equivalent.
About Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman
Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.
About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.
Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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