Accountant

Job Description

Accountant (Treasury & Cash)

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA's diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.
OVERVIEW

As the Treasury Accountant, you will report into the Finance Director and play a crucial role in supporting the finance activities for our Music and Sports businesses in the UK. This role will also work very closely with CAA's Global Treasury team. The role has a wide range of responsibilities and will require someone who can work accurately and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
• Maintain Accounts Receivable Ledgers in CAA Sports UK and chase for outstanding debts.
• Prepare monthly AR analysis report and discuss with Financial Controller & Finance Director.
• Prepare & reconcile the monthly bank accounts for both CAA UK & CAA Sports UK, clearing all unallocated entries and queries no later than the following month.
• Daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly cashflow forecasting.
• Manage Barclaycard portal - New Card Applications; Card Limit Amendments (once approved).
• Review daily bank sweeps when new banking relationship is set up.
• Check bank balances and request intra account transfers where required.
• Collation of weekly cash balance reporting.
• Management of cashbook.
• Preparation of monthly Intercompany reconciliations and reporting.
• Assisting with the reviewing and posting of Money-In for the UK Music Trust team, sending email to Agents & Assistants and following up on outstanding queries.
• Additional ad hoc tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Must have a high level of attention to detail and great organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as the role involves dealing with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to be a team player with a conscientious and motivated attitude.
• Knowledge of Excel required.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 useful, but training will be given.
• An interest in sports and/or music would be useful but is not a requirement.

Please provide complete and legible information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Creative Artists Agency, UK Limited (the ''Company'') is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy and maternity or any other legally-recognized protected basis under UK law.

The Company also complies with applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqbmk9-52-14-85-76-42 in your application.