Finance Assistant

Company Description

Acquired by Believe in 2023, Sentric is an independent music publisher servicing self-releasing songwriters and disrupting traditional publishing with fair, transparent deals. We recently launched Believe Music Publishing, offering premium services from publishing administration to tailored publishing deals. Together, we empower a diverse client base of artists, songwriters, record labels, and catalogue owners to collect the royalties they deserve.
With intuitive technology and a people-first approach, we’ve built a team of over 160 publishing experts worldwide, including more than 15 Sync specialists across North America and Europe, and dedicated teams in Creative, Revenue Optimisation, Royalties, Legal, and Copyright.
Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels and publishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect, fairness and transparency.
Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe offers a full range of services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution, with a tailor-made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher.
Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model that combines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions for artists to promote and monetize their music thanks to strategic partnerships with leading global digital service providers. With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove Attack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billion streams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognized with more than 70 leading industry awards.
Believe is a simplified joint-stock company under French law. Learn more at www.believe.com

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team. This is a pivotal role designed for someone looking to launch or accelerate their career in accounting, whilst being part of an exciting industry.

Whether you are a recent graduate with a relevant degree or an experienced professional looking for a company that invests in your growth, we provide the platform you need. To prove our commitment to your development, we offer a comprehensive study support package for either CIMA or ACCA qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

You will support the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across our financial records.

• Purchase Ledger: Processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and preparing payment runs.
• Sales Ledger: Assisting with credit control, issuing invoices, and allocating incoming payments.
• Bank Reconciliations: Monitoring daily bank activity and ensuring all transactions are accounted for.
• Month-End Support: Assisting the Management Accountant with journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Expenses & Credit Cards: Auditing employee expense claims and company credit card spend.
• Ad-hoc Reporting: Providing data and administrative support for audits and internal financial reviews.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Experience: At least 12 months of experience in a similar finance/accounting role (e.g., Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk).
2. Education: A recent Graduate with a 2:1 or above in a relevant field (Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business).

Essential Skills:

• Numeracy & Accuracy: High attention to detail 
• Tech Savvy: Strong spreadsheet skills (vlookups, pivot tables) and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP).
• Communication: Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ambition: A genuine desire to qualify as a Chartered Accountant.

What We Offer

•  Full Study Support: We cover 100% of your professional qualification costs (CIMA/ACCA), including registration, tuition, exams, and paid study leave.
• Mentorship: Direct exposure to senior finance leaders who will support your practical experience requirements.
• Career Progression: A clear pathway to Management Accountant and beyond upon qualification.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your preference for CIMA or ACCA and your current eligibility to work in the UK.

Additional Information

SET THE TONE WITH US
Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company!
At all stages of their careers, Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry.
We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us, with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world.
We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists.
We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE, who grow every day to develop their potential… We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive.
ROCK THE JOB 
•25 days annual leave increasing with length of service (28 days at 3 years, 30 days at 5 years)1 day off for your Birthday & 1 day off to move house each year
•Salary sacrifice pension with matched employer contributions
•Life Assurance and Group Income Protection Plan
•Optional Private Medical Insurance (BIK)
•Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
•Two remote working days per week
•Access to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well-being platform offering sessions with experienced psychologists
•Tailor-made training and coaching program
•Remote working policy
SING IN HARMONY  
•Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing and the planet.

We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We, therefore, welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation.