Interim Royalties Accountant - Entertainment

We are seeking an experienced Royalties and Partnerships Accountant to join a well-known entertainment business on an interim basis, with an immediate start preferred. Reporting to the Royalties Manager, this role will oversee royalty reporting, invoicing and collections, ensuring all income is accurately processed and collected in line with contractual agreements.Responsibilities:Manage the end-to-end royalty reporting process, ensuring submissions are received, reviewed and validated on timeInvestigate and resolve royalty reporting discrepancies with licensees and third-party partnersPrepare and issue royalty invoices and monitor advances, recoupments and overage positionsManage outstanding debt, proactively chasing payments and escalating risks where requiredAct as the main point of contact for licensee queries relating to royalties and paymentsMaintain accurate data within the royalty management system and ensure reporting integrityCollect royalty forecasts and support reporting, analysis and financial controlsPrepare withholding tax documentation and ensure compliance with contractual requirementsCollaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve royalty processesProvide support across the wider royalties function as requiredRequirements:Previous experience within a finance, royalties or revenue accounting roleRoyalties or licensing experience preferredStrong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPsAbility to interpret contractual terms and ..... full job details .....