Business Manager in City of Westminster

Location: Hybrid / Mayfair, London, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Audit & Practice
Salary: Negotiable salary

About us

Big decisions deserve clear thinking.

At Sopher + Co, we've spent more than 50 years helping entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals navigate complex financial and commercial challenges. From tax planning and private office services to business advisory and technology, we bring everything together to make life simpler and help our clients focus on what matters most.

We don't just solve problems. We build relationships, offer clarity, and give our clients the confidence to move forward. And it's our people who make that possible.

We started in Elstree in 1975, working closely with clients in the media, entertainment and music industries. Today, we support a diverse and prestigious client base across more than 20 sectors, with a continued strong and long-standing presence in entertainment and media. While we've grown, our approach hasn't changed. We keep things straightforward and focus on advice that is practical, personal, and easy to act on.

If something's complex, we simplify it. That's where we add value.

The role

We're looking for a Business Manager to join our growing team in our Mayfair office.

This is a client-facing role where you'll manage a portfolio of clients, predominantly within the music industry, providing commercial, financial and accounting support tailored to their individual needs.

You'll act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate complex financial matters while ensuring their day-to-day accounting, reporting and business management requirements are delivered to a high standard. You'll also support the development of junior team members, sharing knowledge and helping them build their skills.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their financial and business management needs are met
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships
• Provide financial guidance and support to artists, managers and other industry professionals
• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping activities, ensuring accurate and complete records are maintained
• Prepare and review financial statements, management accounts and financial reports
• Record and review daily transactions including payments, receipts, income and expenses
• Prepare invoices, process payments and complete bank reconciliations
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities
• Analyse financial performance and investigate variances against projections
• Prepare full tour profit and loss accounts from contractual stages through to final reconciliation
• Manage show settlements from provisional through to final stages, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Liaise confidently with artists, agents, managers, promoters and external partners
• Support and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and development where required
• Identify improvements and contribute ideas to enhance processes and client service delivery

What you'll bring

You're technically strong and commercially minded, with the confidence to build trusted relationships and provide clear financial advice.

You understand that clients need more than numbers. They need practical solutions, clear communication and someone who can simplify complex financial matters.

You're organised, proactive and take ownership of your work. You're comfortable managing multiple priorities and working with a varied client portfolio.

You'll also bring:

• Previous experience working within the music industry, ideally within practice, business management, touring finance or artist management
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a finance or accounting role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting and financial analysis
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial statements
• Good knowledge of UK VAT and general accounting practices
• Experience using accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks Online
• Strong spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Experience managing client relationships and communicating with senior stakeholders
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A proactive and self-motivated approach with a willingness to improve processes and ways of working

What you'll get in return

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support your health, wellbeing, financial security and career development.

Our benefits include (some available from day one, others after probation or length of service):

• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Digital GP access
• Reward Gateway (employee discounts and cashback)
• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy and sell leave
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Fully funded training packages with a generous exam reward structure
• Recognition and long-service milestones
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted wills and LPAs
• Social committee and regular social events
• Fresh fruit in the office

Just as important is the environment. We're a friendly, supportive team where people enjoy working together and take pride in what they do.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with an exciting client base across the music and entertainment industries, gaining exposure that is genuinely unique and difficult to find elsewhere.

Our commitment

Sopher + Co strongly believes in staff development and continuously encourages internal progression, supporting you to grow your career within the firm.

We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and expect all employees to act in accordance with this principle, recognising its importance to the success of our business.

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