Accounts Assistant - WME Music

WME, a global Music/Talent agency seeks ambitious and career-oriented person for the Accounts Assistant position in the Music Department in the Sydney Office.

This is a permanent full-time position, working in the office Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.

The Role And What You'll Do

The Accounts and Cash Management Assistant position is an accounts and administrative position providing support to the Financial Accountant, Partner, Agent and Assistants. This role is fast-paced, with training provided.

This individual should have ample knowledge and strong communication skills in all areas; should always maintain complete confidentiality of sensitive information which may become privy and have an acute knowledge of the company’s culture and how to navigate the executive / management structure at all levels.

Additional duties and skills include but are not limited to the following:

Duties

-          Responding and tracking physical and electronic correspondence

-          Prepare reports and fill grids

-          Invoicing and vendor management (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing)

-          Responding to clients, buyers/promoters/venues queries within own functional area utilising a high degree of interpersonal skills

-          General Journal entries

-          Preparation and processing of settlements

-          Banking

-          Reconciliations – Bank, Vendor and GL accounts

-          General filing and administration work

-          Manage offshore processes for SLA maintenance

-          Applying computer software in order to maintain computer-based records management systems; identify and extract information from internal and external sources

-          Assist with Monthly and Quarterly Reporting

-          Prepare Annual Withholding Tax Returns

-          Any other duties assigned from time to time   

Skills

-          Exceptional time management and strong organization

-          Extensive knowledge of company computer programs

-          Work well within teams and individually

-          Work well under pressure

-          Strong verbal and written communication skills

-          Working knowledge of GST/WHT rules

-          Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

-          Working knowledge of an ERP accounting system

The Person

The ideal candidate will be professional and presentable. They will demonstrate exceptional organisation and communication skills, and will understand the importance of excellent client service and absolute discretion. They will also possess:

• A hard-working, extra-mile attitude compatible with this fast-paced, high-energy business

• A willingness to learn quickly and assist wherever required with a positive attitude at all times

• Exceptional organisation and time management, quick prioritisation and an initiative-taking, problem-solving attitude

• Confidence working with accounting systems including MS Office on a daily basis, and with a strong grasp of numbers

Due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Please note, you must have the right to work in Australia to apply.

WME is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 5 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

As a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce, WME is determined to support career opportunities for Australia's First Nations people. We encourage all interested applicants to apply.

WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.