Vacancies

Assistant Client Accountant

Purpose

The Theatre of Comedy Company is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Client Accountant to support the Accounts Department in delivering a high-quality financial service to our Talent Agency Division, including Blue Book Artist Management, MMB Creative, The Galton Agency, and Bedford Square Voices.

This role is vital in ensuring the smooth financial management of client accounts, with key responsibilities including maintaining accurate records, managing invoicing and income collection, processing payments, reconciling bank accounts, and handling client financial queries efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a team of two Client Accountants.
• Raise commercial invoices and credit notes on behalf of agencies & clients using Tagmin.
• Assist in the execution of the weekly client payment run, including: – Preparing remittance advices. – Deducting commission. – Submitting payments for processing.
• Reconcile both Operational and client bank accounts daily and allocate receipts in preparation for payment runs and payment transactions.
• Manage and follow up on outstanding debt to ensure timely collection in line with agreed credit terms.
• Provide assistance on monthly financial statements with the client accountants, including all sales and commission invoice records.
• Complete new supplier/client forms and manage their setup in internal systems.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Agents and managers, to ensure jobs and contracts are loaded and information is correct.
• Provide cover and support for team members during leave and as required for ad hoc projects.

• Communicating clearly with colleagues and respecting confidentiality where needed.
• Following all company policies, including Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Data Protection.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of financial and reporting systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business.
• Resilient, proactive, and results-driven, with a strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Understanding of VAT principles.
• Proficient at using Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot table, v-lookup, basic modelling, etc).
• A minimum of two years of previous experience working within accounting, accounts or bookkeeping.

Desirable Skills or Knowledge

• Experience working on Xero accounting software and/or Tagmin platform

• You are flexible and open to working varied hours if needed.

What we offer

• 24 days holiday + public holidays

After successful completion of the Probation period

• Flexible working (1 day wfh)
• Private medical insurance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Interest-free travel loan

Salary

• £32,000 to £37,000 (Depending on experience)

How to Apply

We welcome applications in alternative formats if this is more accessible for you. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

1. CV (max. 2 sides)
2. Cover letter (max. 800 words) OR a voice recording (max. 3 minutes)

How are your skills and experience relevant to the role?

Application Deadline – Wednesday 27^th August 2025, @5pm

Apply by following the link below to WorkSmarter.

https://shaftesbury-theatre.worksmarter.co.uk/jobs/shaftesbury-theatre/assistant-client-accountant-at-shaftesbury-theatre?utm_source=platform&utm_medium=job_url&utm_campaign=ws_ats

We are Disability Confident Employer

If you’re unsure whether you meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential and enthusiasm, and we’re happy to support you as you learn on the job.

If you have access requirements or need adjustments for any part of the application process, please let us know — we’re happy to help.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those currently underrepresented in the arts sector, including Black, Asian and global majority communities, disabled people, and those from working-class backgrounds.