Account Manager - UK

Position Summary

Focus Financial partner firm, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, is seeking an Account Manager. The Account Manager serves as the primary day‑to‑day contact for clients, managing financial operations, supervising staff, and ensuring seamless execution of business management services. This role requires a highly organized professional with strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to deliver exceptional client service. The position will be based out of our London office on a full‑time basis, with potential for a hybrid working arrangement following a 4‑month probation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, managers, tour manager, booking agents, insurance brokers, banks and other representatives, ensuring smooth communication and exceptional service.


• Manage and supervise bookkeeping staff, providing training, reviewing work, guidance, and performance oversight such as annual appraisals.


• Oversee financial operations including income collection, bill payments, payroll coordination, reconcilations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow forecasting and monitoring, preparation of management accounts, VAT returns and year‑end files.


• Coordinate insurance reviews, policy placements, and claims, ensuring appropriate coverage and timely compliance.


• Manage tour and project accounting, including budget management, settlements, reimbursements, and adherence to international tax requirements.


• Prepare and deliver clear client reporting such as management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and ad‑hoc financial analysis.


• Support clients with ad‑hoc financial projects, including tax‑related information requests, financing and mortgage applications, and other business initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA) preferred.


• 5+ years of experience in accounting and business management.


• Prior experience accounting for music industry and/or touring musicians is highly preferred.


• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.


• Leadership experience with a focus on staff development and mentoring.


• Excellent verbal and written communication and consultative skills.


• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Compensation & Benefits

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. Base pay is just one component of the total compensation package; other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions based on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.